A man charged in connection with an explosion that caused 'earthquake-like' shockwaves down the street and destroyed a terraced house has appeared in court via prison video-link.
Paul Solway was remanded in custody when he appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court in Derby on Thursday, charged with destroying property with intent to endanger life and a count of rape.
The 57-year-old, of no fixed address, made a brief appearance from HMP Nottingham before District Judge Stephen Flint.
Solway was ordered to appear for a further hearing at Derby Crown Court on September 11.
Emergency services rushed to the scene of a suspected gas explosion in Eden Street, Alvaston at around 7.24pm on June 10.
