Herts man jailed after setting shed on fire with someone inside
The 50 year old was sentenced to eight years behind bars
A man, who deliberately set his shed on fire with another man inside in Hertfordshire, has been jailed.
Neil Higgins from Kings Langley was sentenced to eight years in total behind bars.
The 50 year old set fire to a shed in his garden while a man known to him was inside on the 1st of August 2025.
The victim escaped through the shed's doorway and alerted a passer-by, who called the police.
The fire spread to a fence and neighbouring shed, causing damage estimated at £2,570.
Hertfordshire Constabulary and the Judge praised Hertford Fire and Rescue Service's quick response which prevented serious harm and further damage.
Higgins had previously pleaded guilty to arson, and following a trial, was found guilty of arson reckless to endanger life.
Detective Constable Chloe Edmunds, from the Criminal Investigation Department, said, “This was an extremely reckless act that could easily have resulted in a loss of life.
"The victim was incredibly fortunate to escape unharmed. The consequences of Higgins’ actions could have been far worse had it not been for the swift response from our colleagues in the fire service.”