Houses damaged as two cars 'deliberately torched' in Solihull

NewsMidlands NewsSolihullTwo men charged with arson being reckless to endanger life13:27, 25 Jul 2026Houses were damaged after two cars were deliberately torched in Solihull, police said.The alleged arson took place on Handford Crescent in the early hours of Friday, July 17.No-one was injured.READ MORE: Andy Burnham new rules for PIP households from NovemberGet breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsAppKristopher Kennedy, 37 , and Tyrelle Philip, 18, were charged with arson being reckless to endanger life.The pair, from Yorkshire, appeared before Birmingham magistrates this week. Both men were due to appear at crown court next month, West Midlands Police said.The force said: "Two men have appeared in court following a fire in Solihull where cars and houses were damaged."Kristopher Kennedy, 3