Attempted murder charge after man seriously injured
Officers were called to reports of an assault and a fire at a property in Gordon Road
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A man has been charged with a number of offences including attempted murder and arson.
Officers were called to reports of an assault and a fire at a property in Gordon Road, Swanwick, Derbyshire, on 8 June.
A man aged in his 70s was taken to hospital where he remained in a serious condition, police said.
A 44-year-old has been charged with attempted murder, arson with intent, theft in a dwelling, false imprisonment and fraud by false representation.
He is due to appear at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court on Thursday.
Three women and two other men were also arrested on suspicion of fraud and have been released on police bail while enquiries continue.
Police said they would still like to hear from anyone who may have noticed anything suspicious or with any information that could help with their enquiries.
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