Plymouth arsonist jailed for life
Charles Spreat terrorised families for years
Last updated 16th Dec 2020
A Plymouth man has been sentenced to life in prison for 10 counts of arson.
56-year-old Charles Spreat was found guilty at Plymouth Crown Court on Saturday (12 December).
He was caught in March this year after setting a police 'bait' van alight.
His repeated attacks on one family saw him cause more than £100,000 worth of damage over the years, forcing them to move out of their home and the city.
He must serve a minimum term of 5 years and 337 days.