Courts Man in court over fatal blaze at Perth flat By Jamie Buchan November 20 2018, 1:49pm November 20 2018, 1:49pm Share Man in court over fatal blaze at Perth flat Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/courts/769110/man-in-court-over-fatal-blaze-at-perth-flat/ Copy Link The St Catherine's Square fire in Perth. A man has appeared in court following a fatal blaze at a Perth block of flats. James Hughes, who was arrested by police investigating a suspected arson attack at St Catherine’s Square, faces an allegation of wilful fire-raising. Glasgwegian Thomas McLeish died in the blaze on Sunday night. Hughes, 36, appeared on petition at Perth Sheriff Court accused of causing “excessive damage” to the ground-floor property. He made no plea and was remanded in custody. He is due to make a follow-up appearance in court next week. It is understood Mr McLeish had been staying with a friend at the time of the fire.
