Man denies setting fire to 5G mast in Surrey
He's also accused of carrying a crossbow in public, and assaulting two police officers
Last updated 22nd Apr 2026
A man has denied carrying out a series of arson attacks in Surrey, including setting fire to a 5G mast.
40 year old Milo Crease from Ottershaw appeared at the Old Bailey via videolink from Wandsworth prison on Wednesday for a plea hearing before Judge Richard Marks KC.
Creese is facing several charges, including setting fire to an Indian restaurant on 31st October last year, causing £8,000 worth of damage.
In November, Creese allegedly launched two arson attacks on properties belonging to the Mobile Broadband Network, resulting in significant damage.
On 21st November, he was reportedly involved in damaging a window in Chertsey, Surrey, carrying a crossbow in public, and assaulting two police officers.
During the hearing, Creese, from Murray Road, Ottershaw, Surrey, pleaded not guilty to eight charges, which include arson with intent to endanger life, three offences of arson, damaging property, possessing an offensive weapon in public, and assaulting two emergency workers.
Judge Marks has scheduled a further hearing for 19th June, with a 10-day trial set to commence at the Old Bailey on 1st September.
Creese has been remanded in custody pending the trial.