Two men jailed for throwing firework into east London care home – The Guardian

Posted December 16th, 2016 in arson, criminal damage, news, sentencing by tracey

‘Two men who threw a firework into a care home, leaving a resident with life-changing injuries, have been jailed.’

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The Guardian, 15th December 2016

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Prison’s gross failures contributed to death of inmate, inquest finds – The Guardian

‘A catastrophic series of failures contributed to the death of a prisoner, who died after setting fire to his cell, an inquest jury ruled.’

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The Guardian, 26th July 2016

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Investigation launched into claims undercover officer set fire to Debenhams store in 1980s – The Independent

Posted April 21st, 2016 in arson, demonstrations, explosives, investigatory powers, London, news, police by tracey

‘Claims an undercover officer set fire to a high street department store while infiltrating animal rights campaigners are being investigated by the police.’

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The Independent, 20th April 2016

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Langley Mill fire deaths: Father and sons guilty of murder – BBC News

Posted February 12th, 2016 in arson, murder, news by sally

‘A man and his two sons have been found guilty of murdering two teenagers and a baby in a house fire in Derbyshire.’

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BBC News, 11th February 2016

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Woman who tried to burn sister alive is jailed for 25 years – The Guardian

Posted December 21st, 2015 in arson, attempted murder, attempts, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A woman has been jailed for 25 years after trying to burn her sister alive to cover up the theft of almost £140,000 from her family.’

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The Guardian, 18th December 2015

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Carlisle arsonist Thomas Galloway jailed for risking children – BBC News

Posted August 17th, 2015 in arson, news, sentencing by sally

‘An arsonist has been jailed for setting fire to his bed while his wife was in it and while three young children were in their house.’

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BBC News, 14th August 2015

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Mick and Mairead Philpott’s £350,000 defence bill draws criticism – The Independent

Posted June 15th, 2015 in arson, barristers, costs, homicide, legal aid, news by sally

‘Mick and Mairead Philpott were provided with more than £350,000 of taxpayer’s money to fund a legal team including four barristers, it has been reported.’

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The Independent, 14th June 2015

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Triple arsonist in gas cannister grudge attacks causing £20m damage sentenced – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 2nd, 2015 in arson, news, planning, sentencing by sally

‘Farmer Andrew Main, 47, has been sentenced after arson spree with gas cannisters at council headquarters and the home of a pensioner following a 30-year planning dispute.’

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Daily Telegraph, 29th May 2015

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Mum jailed for arson on Ruabon home while children inside – BBC News

Posted March 19th, 2015 in arson, news, sentencing by sally

‘A mother-of-two who claimed voices in her head told her to set fire to her home with her children inside has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 18th March 2015

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Man jailed for drunkenly setting off fireworks by mistake and burning down family home – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 6th, 2015 in arson, guilty pleas, news, sentencing by sally

‘Daniel Ellis sentenced to 34 months after ‘staggering’ home and putting lighter to firework fuse that wrecked family house in North Wales’

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Daily Telegraph, 5th February 2015

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John McHale Tameside murder: David Platt given life sentence – BBC News

Posted December 9th, 2014 in arson, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A man found guilty of murdering a fellow Tameside guest house resident before setting fire to his body has been jailed for life.’

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BBC News, 9th December 2014

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Fiaz Munshi jailed for 1997 Oxford arson child deaths – BBC News

Posted July 28th, 2014 in arson, homicide, news, sentencing by sally

‘A woman has been jailed for 13 years for her part in killing two children in a revenge arson attack in 1997.’

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BBC News, 25th July 2014

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Businesses win riot damage ruling at Court of Appeal – BBC News

Posted May 21st, 2014 in appeals, arson, compensation, insurance, news, police, violent disorder by tracey

‘Businesses whose property is damaged in riots can recover “consequential” losses stemming from the incident, the Court of Appeal has ruled. Previously it was believed compensation payable by police under the Riot Act was limited to physical damage.’

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BBC News, 20th May 2014

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‘I want my chips’: mother who set fire to kebab shop jailed for 28 months – Daily Telegraph

Posted April 2nd, 2014 in arson, news, sentencing by sally

‘Danielle Miles set fire to a kebab shop because she arrived minutes after it closed, missing her takeaway order’

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Daily Telegraph, 1st April 2014

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Gangster husband of BBC executive jailed after two month extortion campaign – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 18th, 2014 in arson, blackmail, gangs, news, sentencing by sally

‘Career criminal Tommy Roye recruited two enforcers to have his victim’s car torched on his driveway.’

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Daily Telegraph, 17th February 2014

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Thomas Baird trial: James Carbott guilty of murder and arson – BBC News

Posted February 4th, 2014 in arson, murder, news by sally

‘A man who beat and stabbed his ex-partner’s father before setting his body alight has been found guilty of murder and arson.’

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BBC News, 3rd February 2014

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Birmingham riots: Conviction and sentence appeals dismissed – BBC News

Posted January 22nd, 2014 in appeals, arson, firearms, news, sentencing, violent disorder by sally

‘Seven men who were detained after shots were fired at police during riots have had appeals against their sentences and convictions dismissed.’

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BBC News, 21st January 2014

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Mairead Philpott loses appeal against 17-year sentence for manslaughter – The Guardian

‘Mairead Philpott has had her 17-year prison sentence for killing her six children in a house fire in Derby upheld by the court of appeal.’

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The Guardian, 29th November 2013

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Philpott fire deaths appeal planned to be shown on TV

Posted November 18th, 2013 in appeals, arson, homicide, media, news, video recordings by sally

“The appeal hearing for Mairead Philpott and Paul Mosley, convicted of killing six children in a Derby house fire, is expected to be filmed for television.”

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BBC News, 15th November 2013

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Aiden Elmore jailed over Willenhall flat fire murder – BBC News

Posted November 13th, 2013 in arson, murder, news, sentencing by tracey

“A man who killed a pensioner when he set fire to a block of flats has been jailed for at least 21 years.”

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BBC News, 12th November 2013

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