Roofing company boss denies three charges

The boss of a roofing firm accused of causing a fire at the Mount Murray hotel in 2013 will stand trial this autumn.

Roy Cross of Santon is charged with being responsible for three health and safety breaches on the day half of the now closed complex was destroyed.

The 64-year-old, on behalf of Roofcraft, denies two counts of failing to discharge his duty and one of failing to comply with regulations

Twelve days have been set aside for the trial, which is due to begin at Douglas courthouse on October 14.