Article: Arsonist under threat of prison damaged car after row with girlfriend ; An arsonist who avoided jail when he caused damage worth pounds20,000 in a blaze has carried out more crimes.

An arsonist who avoided jail when he caused damage worth pounds20,000 in a blaze has carried out more crimes.

Richard Meakin, 20, of Leat Street, Tiverton, yesterday pleaded guilty at Exeter Crown Court to breaching his suspended jail sentence.

He also admitted a public order charge and two offences of criminal damage, involving shouting at passers-by and damaging a car wing mirror after a late-night row with his girlfriend in the town.

Judge Jeremy Griggs said he felt let down by Meakin, having given him a suspended sentence after a report said he was at low risk of re-offending.

The judge sentenced him to a nine-month supervision order for breaching his sentence and a two-year conditional ...

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