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Scottish Sun
7 days ago
- General
- Scottish Sun
Nightmare neighbour sets FIRE to next-door's £70k conservatory because ‘good Samaritan' cut his grass without permission
Plus, some of the worst cases of arson to date PAIN IN THE GRASS Nightmare neighbour sets FIRE to next-door's £70k conservatory because 'good Samaritan' cut his grass without permission A 'GOOD Samaritan' had his garden room burnt to a shred after kindly cutting his neighbour's lawn when he was in prison. Jack Suddaby, 34, of Hull, has be sentenced to three years and nine months after admitting an offence of arson and putting others lives at risk. 2 Jack Suddaby called the act of good will an 'intrusion' Credit: MEN Media 2 He has been sentenced to over three years in prison Credit: MEN Media The prosecution told Grimsby Crown Court that the neighbours had previously been amicable but when Suddaby returned to his home after a short stint in prison he saw red when he noticed his lawn had been cut. Believing the gesture of goodwill to be a form of "intrusion", enraged Suddaby started a bonfire and began to drink heavily by the flames. The court heard that, within hours, the fire grew out of control and his neighbour - who had gone to bed in the garden room - rushed out to try and stem the blaze. However, despite his best efforts, the fire spread and savaged his outdoor home, worth tens of thousands of pounds. Another resident's garden fence was also destroyed in the blaze. Fire rescue teams were called at about 9:30pm and discovered a mixture of white vinegar and bleach chemicals on the pit. The court heard the neighbour suffered from shock as a result of the events of the night. Richard Butters, defending Suddaby, told how his client had been heavily drinking that night and how he "regrets dreadfully" what he did. He said: "He regrets dreadfully what he did. He feels horrible about it and he is showing genuine remorse." Judge Richard Woolfall concluded there was "no rhyme or reason for it" and Suddaby was jailed for three years and nine months. Chilling admission by arson suspect Cody Balmer as devastating pics show PA governor's mansion gutted by 'firebombing'--- What is arson? In legal terms, arson is the act of deliberately setting fire to property - including buildings and vehicles. The crime falls under the Criminal Damage Act 1971, s.1(3). Depending on how serious the fire is, arson can either be dealt with in a magistrates or crown court. There are different types of arson. These are: Arson with intent to endanger life Arson with intent to cause criminal damage What is the punishment for arson? Sentencing varies depending on the type of arson and where the case is dealt with. Anyone convicted of arson where minor damage was caused will be given a fine and a community order. But if the arson is more significant or a person died, they could be sentenced to life in prison. But most defendants will be charged with manslaughter if someone died in the fire. This comes as a couple were left fuming after being ordered to rip down their home gym after neighbours' "ludicrous" complaints. Emma Woodley and Paul Willis forked out tens of thousands of pounds for the structure on their driveway in Basingstoke, Hants,. Paul, who runs his own personal training business, believed he would be able to build the single-storey structure without planning permission. But the pair have seen their dream work-out space axed after locals moaned it would create parking chaos on the estate. The home gym was erected in one of the two spaces on their £440,000 property, which sparked fear among neighbours the road would be clogged with cars. Complaints resulted in councillors rejecting the pair's retrospective application on the grounds it would "set a precedent".
The Irish Sun
7 days ago
- General
- The Irish Sun
Nightmare neighbour sets FIRE to next-door's £70k conservatory because ‘good Samaritan' cut his grass without permission
A 'GOOD Samaritan' had his garden room burnt to a shred after kindly cutting his neighbour's lawn when he was in prison. Jack Suddaby, 34, of Hull, has be sentenced to three years and nine months after admitting an 2 Jack Suddaby called the act of good will an 'intrusion' Credit: MEN Media 2 He has been sentenced to over three years in prison Credit: MEN Media The prosecution told Grimsby Crown Court that Believing the gesture of goodwill to be a form of "intrusion", enraged Suddaby started a bonfire and began to drink heavily by the flames. The court heard that, within hours, the However, despite his best efforts, the fire spread and savaged his outdoor home, worth tens of thousands of pounds. Another resident's garden fence was also destroyed in the blaze. Fire rescue teams were called at about 9:30pm and discovered a mixture of white vinegar and bleach chemicals on the pit. The court heard the neighbour suffered from shock as a result of the events of the night. Richard Butters, defending Suddaby, told how his client had been heavily drinking that night and how he "regrets dreadfully" what he did. Most read in The Sun He said: "He regrets dreadfully what he did. He feels horrible about it and he is showing genuine remorse." Judge Richard Woolfall concluded there was "no rhyme or reason for it" and Suddaby was jailed for three years and nine months. Chilling admission by arson suspect Cody Balmer as devastating pics show PA governor's mansion gutted by 'firebombing'--- What is arson? In legal terms, arson is the act of deliberately setting fire to property - including buildings and vehicles. The crime falls under the Criminal Damage Act 1971, s.1(3). Depending on how serious the fire is, arson can either be dealt with in a magistrates or crown court. There are different types of arson. These are: Arson with intent to endanger life Arson with intent to cause criminal damage What is the punishment for arson? Sentencing varies depending on the type of arson and where the case is dealt with. Anyone convicted of arson where minor damage was caused will be given a fine and a community order. But if the arson is more significant or a person died, they could be sentenced to life in prison. But most defendants will be charged with manslaughter if someone died in the fire. This comes as a Emma Woodley and Paul Willis forked out tens of thousands of pounds for the structure on their driveway in Basingstoke, Hants,. Paul, who runs his own personal training business, believed he would be able to build the single-storey structure without planning permission. But the pair have seen their dream work-out space axed after locals moaned it would create Read more on the Irish Sun The home gym was erected in one of the two spaces on their £440,000 property, which sparked fear among neighbours the road would be clogged with cars. Complaints resulted in councillors rejecting the pair's retrospective application on the grounds it would "set a precedent". Worst cases of arson John Thompson, 42, set fire to a building on Denmark Place in central London on August 16 1980 after a row over drinks prices - at least 37 people perished at an illicit drinking den called The Spanish Rooms and a salsa dance club called El Dandy The same year arsonist Peter Dinsdale admitted killing more people than the Yorkshire Ripper - 15 in total - who was himself still on his murder spree at that time Gordon Thompson, a looter in the 2011 London Riots, was jailed for eleven and a half years for starting a huge fire that destroyed the 140-year-old House of Reeves furniture in Croydon Four children were killed in a suspected arson after the perpetrators were accused of pouring a flammable liquid through the letterbox and torching a family home in Salford, Greater Manchester, in the early hours of Monday, December 11, 2017. Nottingham train station was engulfed by a fire on Friday, January 12, 2018 with British Transport Police are treating the situation as arson. Sixty firefighters were involved in tackling the blaze which broke out in a block of toilets before spreading to the main concourse and roof.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ukrainian man charged over fires at homes linked to Keir Starmer
A Ukrainian national has been charged in connection with a series of arson attacks which appeared to target Sir Keir Starmer. Roman Lavrynovych, 21, is charged with three counts of arson with intent to endanger life. They relate to an attack on the Prime Minister's home on May 12, the entrance of a property linked to Sir Keir on May 11, and an electric vehicle fire on May 8, police said. He will appear at Westminster Magistrates Court on Friday. Counter-terror police have been leading the investigation. A suspicious blaze broke out at a property in Tufnell Park, north London, where the Prime Minister lived while in opposition, just after 1.30am on Monday. It followed a suspected arson attack at a second north London property linked to Sir Keir 24 hours earlier, and an electric car fire on May 8. Nobody was hurt in the blaze at Sir Keir's family home, which is being rented out to Lady Starmer's sister for a peppercorn rent. Neighbours in the quiet, tree-lined street described how they were woken by a loud bang in the early hours. Charles Grant, 66, who lives on the same road, said: 'I heard a loud noise at around midnight. I was half asleep. It was some sort of bang. I went back to sleep. I don't think the damage was too extensive as the house is still standing. 'The front door and the brickwork on either side is black and charred but the door is still standing. It smells of burnt stuff. The police said the damage is not extensive – just needs a bit of paintwork.' Bethan David, head of the Crown Prosecution Service counter terrorism division, said: 'Following a review of the evidence provided by the Metropolitan Police Service's Counter Terrorism Command, we have authorised criminal charges against a 21-year-old man after three fires in north London. 'Roman Lavrynovych has been charged with three counts of arson with intent to endanger life or being reckless as to whether life would be endangered, contrary to section 1(2) and (3) of the Criminal Damage Act 1971. 'These charges relate to two fires at residential addresses in Islington on Sunday, 11 May 2025 and in Kentish Town on Monday, 12 May 2025, as well as a car fire in Kentish Town on Thursday, 8 May 2025. 'The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against this defendant are now active and that he has the right to a fair trial.' More follows. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Metro
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Metro
Ukrainian man charged with arson over fires at properties linked to Starmer
A Ukrainian national has been charged with three counts of arson with intent to endanger life over fires at two properties and a car linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Roman Lavrynovych, 21, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday. In the early hours of Monday, the emergency services responded to a fire at the Kentish Town home where Sir Keir Starmer lived before becoming PM and moving into 10 Downing Street. Police were alerted by the London Fire Brigade (LFB) to reports of a fire at the residential address at 1.35am. Damage was caused to the property's entrance, but nobody was hurt. A car linked to Sir Keir was set alight in the early hours of Thursday May 8 in the same street. In the early hours of Sunday, firefighters dealt with a small fire at the front door of a house converted into flats in nearby Islington, which is also linked to the Prime Minister. One person was assisted to safety via an internal staircase by crews wearing breathing apparatus, LFB said. Lavrynovych was arrested at an address in Sydenham, south-east London, in the early hours of Tuesday and charged on Thursday. Bethan David, head of the Crown Prosecution Service counter terrorism division, said: 'Following a review of the evidence provided by the Metropolitan Police Service's counter terrorism command, we have authorised criminal charges against a 21-year-old man after three fires in north London. More Trending 'Roman Lavrynovych has been charged with three counts of arson with intent to endanger life or being reckless as to whether life would be endangered, contrary to section 1(2) and (3) of the Criminal Damage Act 1971. 'These charges relate to two fires at residential addresses in Islington on Sunday, May, 11 2025, and in Kentish Town on Monday May 12, 2025, as well as a car fire in Kentish Town on Thursday, May 8, 2025. 'The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against this defendant are now active and that he has the right to a fair trial. 'It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: 10 unmissable Time Out deals — including £9.99 Japanese lunch set and free gift MORE: Neighbours' 'ridiculous' row over a garden tap racks up £250,000 in legal bills MORE: Huge fire at block of flats in east London with woman and baby treated at scene
