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Arsonist setting fire to Mercedes on driveway caught on doorbell camera

Arsonist setting fire to Mercedes on driveway caught on doorbell camera
The Independent UK Tuesday 30 June 2026, 21:40 UTC By Holly Patrick 1 min read
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Independent TV Showing now | News 00:27 Arsonist setting fire to Mercedes on driveway caught on doorbell camera An arsonist was caught on camera setting fire to a black Mercedes 200 on a driveway in Northampton. Footage showed Mikha Morrison, 27, pouring liquid from a green Jerry can over the vehicle before lighting it with a match the early hours of 15 February in the Great Billing area.

Independent TV Showing now | News 00:27 Arsonist setting fire to Mercedes on driveway caught on doorbell camera An arsonist was caught on camera setting fire to a black Mercedes 200 on a driveway in Northampton. Footage showed Mikha Morrison, 27, pouring liquid from a green Jerry can over the vehicle before lighting it with a match the early hours of 15 February in the Great Billing area. The fire then spread to a nearby Vauxhall vehicle, with people in neighbouring homes having to evacuate as a precaution. Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service arrived and prevented the fire from spreading further. Morrison was stopped by police officers inside and attempted to escape but was detained and arrested. A rucksack containing the green jerry can was found nearby and Morrison smelt of petrol. He was sentenced to three years and four months in prison on 4 June after pleading guilty to arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered.
Mercedes (ORG) Independent TV (ORG) Northampton (LOCATION) Mikha Morrison (PERSON) Vauxhall (ORG) Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (ORG) Morrison (PERSON)
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