Fire-raiser 'was attention seeking'

A MAN who turned on the gas supply then set fire to his former girlfriend's living room was "attention seeking" and not insane, a court was told yesterday.
By The Newsroom
Published 8th Aug 2011, 13:07 BST
Updated 9th Aug 2011, 11:48 BST

Paul Hines, 48, was remanded in custody at Livingston Sheriff Court after a sheriff ruled that he presented a danger to the public.

Hines, from Livingston, earlier pleaded guilty to assaulting Angela Downie to her injury in her home in Broxburn on February 18.

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He admitted gagging Ms Downie, pressing a cushion over her mouth and brandishing a knife. He also pleaded guilty to culpable and reckless conduct by setting fire to things in her living room after turning on the gas supply on March 7 and 8.

Sheriff Grahame Fleming QC said: "The accused is at risk of committing further offences."

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