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Series of caravan and campervan arsons: three separate incidents in the UK

09.06.2026 11:31 1 min 3 sources
Great Yarmouth Mercury ENG + 2 more
Series of caravan and campervan arsons: three separate incidents in the UK
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In Brief

Three distinct caravan and campervan arson cases have been sentenced in the UK: in Norfolk, South Lynn, and Wales. Offenders range from teenagers to adults, receiving sentences from conditional discharge to prison.

Three separate arson incidents involving caravans and campervans have been sentenced in the UK.

Norfolk: arson of own caravan

Harry Newby, 34, from Caister, Norfolk, admitted setting fire to his own caravan on 10 August 2025 at Jubilee Farm near Great Yarmouth. The fire damaged neighbouring fence panels. On the same day, he also attempted to destroy a fire extinguisher belonging to Windmill Care Home in Rollesby. The court sentenced him to a six-month conditional discharge, ordering him to pay £400 compensation to the fence owner, £75 to the care home, and a £26 surcharge.

South Lynn: campervan arson with person inside

Jack Smith, 36, was sentenced to 21 months in prison for setting fire to a campervan with a person inside. The incident occurred on 9 December in South Lynn, when Smith doused the van with glue and set it alight. The victim managed to extinguish the flames and was unharmed.

Wales: caravan arson with children inside

Two teenagers set fire to a static caravan where children were sleeping, commissioned by an unknown person for £500. The incident took place in November 2024 on a farm in Haverfordwest, Wales. Swansea Crown Court found them guilty of arson with intent to endanger life.

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Arsonist admits caravan blaze which damaged neighbouring fence

23.04.2026 Great Yarmouth Mercury ENG Original source

Arsonist jailed for setting fire to campervan with man inside

21.04.2026 Lynn News ENG Original source

Teenagers set fire to caravan with children inside for £500 payment

06.03.2026 Wales Online ISL Original source

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