Homeless man charged with arson in Mitchell denied bail

A 28 year old homeless man arrested back in February following a fire in Mitchell has been denied bail at a virtual court hearing today.

The man is being held on charges of arson, attempted murder and multiple counts of violating a probation order following the blaze that sent 2 people to hospital.

He is now set to remain in jail until at least his next court hearing on the 16th.