41‑year‑old jailed for six years after arson of brother’s house, own home and car

A 41‑year‑old man has been sentenced to six years’ imprisonment for deliberately setting fire to his brother’s house, his own home and his car.

The Gardai arrested the man after responding to the blaze and finding him seated in a garden chair, drinking a bottle of Jack Daniels while the fire brigade tackled the flames.

During the investigation, investigators confirmed that the fires at the three properties were deliberately ignited. The court heard that the arson caused extensive damage to the two houses and the vehicle.

The sentencing took place in Dublin, where the judge noted the seriousness of the offences and the reckless behaviour displayed by the defendant as he watched the emergency services work.

The man will serve his six‑year term in prison, with the possibility of release on licence after serving the minimum term, as stipulated by Irish law.

Source: Dublin Gazette. Photo: fotoinformator pl / Pexels.