Man charged with arson causing mother's death to undergo 'battery of psychological tests'

The court heard the psychiatrist said such assessments were needed to examine the possibility the accused has intellectual disabilities

Guenter Lohse (pictured) has been charged with arson with intent to endanger life. File picture: Sorcha Crowley

A judge has granted a request to have a clinical psychologist carry out assessments on a man charged in connection with a fire which resulted in the death of his mother.

German national Guenter Lohse, 61, appeared at Letterkenny District Court in Co. Donegal after being charged with arson with intent to endanger life.