A MAN has been charged after two fires at hotels in Southampton.

Police have charged 36-year-old Colin Clarke of no fixed abode with two counts of arson with intent, one count of arson and one count of attempted arson.

The charges relate to incidents atthe Jury's Inn and Premier Inn hotels in Southampton on April 16 and 17, respectively.

He is due to appear at Southampton Magistrates Court on Monday, April 20.