Afzal [2025] EWCA Crim 646

The appellant was convicted of arson, being reckless as to whether life was endangered, after trial and sentenced to 7 years’ imprisonment.He had been in a relationship with his partner for 8 years, and they lived together with their 3 children. On the day in question, the appellant looked after…

The appellant went back to a neighbour’s house to continue a night of drinking and left after a disagreement. Around 10 minutes later the neighbours heard a bang and saw a “gulf of flames” at the front of their house. The appellant admitted that he wanted to frighten the family…