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A man has been charged after an attempt was made to set a police vehicle on fire in Liverpool city centre yesterday (Saturday 3 August).
The van had been parked on William Brown Street and the flames were quickly extinguished before significant damage or harm could be caused.
A man was detained near the scene shortly after the incident.
Declan Geiran, 29 years, of Kelso Road, Liverpool has been charged with violent disorder and arson (to a police vehicle).
He has been remanded into custody to appear at Liverpool Magistrates Court at 9.45am on Monday 5 August.