A 21-YEAR-OLD man and a 15-year-old girl have been charged following a series of burglaries in Amesbury last month. Derby McGirr, 21, has been charged with four burglaries and attempted arson with intent to endanger life.

He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Salisbury Magistrates Court on May 23.

A 15-year-old girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with a burglary and two counts of handling stolen goods. She is due to appear in court at a later date.