It’s after homes in two different locations were set alight last October
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 19 minutes ago
A man is starting a three year nine month prison sentence after arson attacks in Sheffield on two consecutive nights last year.
25 year old Michael Trainer, of no fixed address, targeted the same victims at homes in Upperthorpe and Oughtibridge in October.
The first incident, at around 11pm on October 18, saw the ground floor of a property on Philadelphia Gardens set alight.
A 61 year old woman and a 14 year old girl, who were upstairs, managed to escape unharmed.
The following evening, October 19, Trainer started a fire on Birch House Avenue.
The pair targeted in the first attack were inside, along with a 44 year old woman and two 22 year olds. All got out safely.
Trainer’s DNA was found on a brick and a bottle found at the scene, meaning police were able to make an arrest on October 28.
He admitted two counts of arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered at Sheffield Crown Court.
Detective Constable Kevin Sibley, of South Yorkshire Police, said: “Trainer’s crimes are a shocking example of the mindless violence that has no place in society.
“Fortunately, none of those targeted in Trainer’s attacks were injured. However, he had no consideration for their safety when he started those fires, and his crimes will leave a lasting impact on his victims both financially and emotionally.
“Thanks to the dedicated work of our officers we were able to link Trainer to these offences through forensic evidence in a matter of days, and I am glad that he has been brought to justice.”