TWO Wirral men have been charged with arson following a house fire last weekend.

Dale Guiton, 18, and Michael Guiton, 19, both from Demesne Street, Seacombe are accused of arson with intent to endanger life.

The incident happened at around 12.15am on December 30 leading to a woman in her 20s and her nine-year-old daughter having to be rescued from their home in Demesne Street.

The men were due to appear before Wirral Magistrates yesterday.