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Whiting, who was defended by Ruth Smith, had denied both charges and claimed the blaze broke out accidentally. After the jury found the defendant guilty, the judge, Recorder Paul Lewis QC said: “This is a serious matter and I am particularly concerned about the level of risk he poses to the public.” The judge ordered a psychiatric report to be prepared on Whiting. On Monday, following that assessment, he jailed the defendant for four years. Miss Smith, mitigating, had said her client was “remorseful” for his actions.
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