Man jailed after setting fire to home in Swindon
He pleaded guilty to arson after setting fire to the property where he was living.
Last updated 8th Nov 2023
A man's been jailed after setting fire to a home in Swindon.
35 year-old Adam Ramsey, of Downton Road, Penhill, pleaded guilty to arson after setting fire to the property where he was living on July 21.
There was nobody else in the property at the time. He was jailed for three years and four months.
DC Victoria Barker of Swindon CID said: “Ramsey’s actions were incredibly dangerous and it is extremely fortunate that the fire didn’t take hold of any of the neighbouring properties and potentially put lives at risk.
“The property has unfortunately suffered significant damage and has been left in an uninhabitable state which has forced the other people who lived at the property out of their home.
“I’d like to praise the quick response of the fire service for their excellent work in stopping the fire from spreading, and thank the member of the public who was able to give us an accurate description of Ramsey after witnessing him leaving the property.
“Ramsey pleaded guilty at the first opportunity and I am pleased that he’s now been jailed, where he can reflect on his unacceptable actions.”