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5 days ago
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Second man admits arson after pub destroyed by fire
A second man has admitted setting a pub on fire shortly before Christmas more than two years ago. The Green Man in Clophill, Bedfordshire, was severely damaged, and eight people were taken to hospital on 21 December 2022. Tony Button, 49, from Kempston, admitted arson with intent to endanger life at Luton Crown Court and is due to be sentenced on July 24. In May 2024, Ian Chalmers, 67, from Campton, also pleaded guilty to arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered. Chalmers was given a two-year prison sentence, suspended for two years and was instructed to carry out 200 hours of community work and pay a £187 surcharge. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Pub arsonist given suspended prison sentence Man admits to arson after pub destroyed by fire Eight people taken to hospital after pub fire HM Courts & Tribunals Service
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5 days ago
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Second man admits arson after Clophill pub destroyed by fire
A second man has admitted setting a pub on fire shortly before Christmas more than two years ago. The Green Man in Clophill, Bedfordshire, was severely damaged, and eight people were taken to hospital on 21 December Button, 49, from Kempston, admitted arson with intent to endanger life at Luton Crown Court and is due to be sentenced on July 24. In May 2024, Ian Chalmers, 67, from Campton, also pleaded guilty to arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered. Chalmers was given a two-year prison sentence, suspended for two years and was instructed to carry out 200 hours of community work and pay a £187 surcharge. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
