taxman Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 The man who set fire to Reeves furniture store during the riots last year has been sentenced to 11 and a half years. A reasonable sentence for an act that not only destroyed a family business but caused terror locally and could easily have led to fatalities. I do love his defense though "In mitigation, Adam Davis QC, for Thompson, said the defendant had been depressed following his divorce and had not intended to cause the damage." Hmm, whenever I'm depressed I like to rob and set fire to buildings as well, does anyone else also find that burning and robbing stuff can help with a painful break-up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Sidney Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 His previous record is very bad as well, think he's been done for armed robbery or something similar in the past....he'll be out in 5.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splodgeyAl Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 The man who set fire to Reeves furniture store during the riots last year has been sentenced to 11 and a half years. A reasonable sentence for an act that not only destroyed a family business but caused terror locally and could easily have led to fatalities. I do love his defense though "In mitigation, Adam Davis QC, for Thompson, said the defendant had been depressed following his divorce and had not intended to cause the damage." Hmm, whenever I'm depressed I like to rob and set fire to buildings as well, does anyone else also find that burning and robbing stuff can help with a painful break-up? Not sure about the rioting, but my ex certainly went on the rob when we split up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitisbad Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Sounds like the right sentance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 I would've locked him up and thrown the key in the Thames Arson is one of THE worst crimes you can possibly do IMO, especially if it endangers life or public property. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna B Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 This sentence is no doubt meant as a deterrent to others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mecky Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Not sure if there's a standard sentence for arson but if you do the crime you deserve to go to prison IMO. Riots or no riots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kafir Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 He has been made an example of. I do hope he has to do most of his sentence. He is not very bright too. He went round bragging about what he had done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny128 Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 His previous record is very bad as well, think he's been done for armed robbery or something similar in the past....he'll be out in 5.... Still wouldnt want to be lock up at 34years old for 5 years for a stupid night action, A heck of a lot of people were doing it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitisbad Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Still wouldnt want to be lock up at 34years old for 5 years for a stupid night action, A heck of a lot of people were doing it that's the one thing with arson, I doubt many people think when they set something relatively litttle on fire, ie a sofa, that it will result in whoole buildings burning down. IT seams like a stupid mistake but one that could definatrly definstrly destroy lives. He's lucky he wasn't facign manslauger charges as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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