Woman charged over house fire has nervous condition – court hears

A young woman said to be suffering from a nervous condition was yesterday refused bail and ordered to seek medical attention after she allegedly set fire to a house.

The police charged Candacie Hinds with setting fire to a dwelling house, property of Carol Atkin. She pleaded not guilty when she appeared before Magistrate Alex Moore in the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court.

Hinds and the virtual complainant Melanie Jammott reside in the home,