A 59-year-old Sandown man has admitted to starting a fire at his home address back in November as an act of revenge against his former partner.
Andrew Turner, of Beachfield Road, was charged with arson being reckless as to whether life is endangered following the fire which occurred on the morning of Saturday 26th November 2022.
As previously reported by Island Echo, the blaze caused significant damage to the house, which he lived in at the time with his now ex-partner.
When police attended, Turner approached an officer in the street and admitted he’d committed the act deliberately.
Turner was arrested, and officers found a knife in his pocket. He also told police in an interview that he had acted out in ‘revenge’ following the recent breakdown of his relationship.
Appearing at Isle of Wight Crown Court yesterday (Monday) he pleaded guilty to the arson as well as a separate charge of possessing a knife in a public place.
He was remanded in custody to appear at the same court for sentencing on 21st April.
He thinks he can get away with everything
Once a Tory, always a Tory.
First rule of handing yourself in has got to be get rid of the knife first. Duh!!!