Man jailed for starting South Kirkby house fire

28 year old Connor Dunphy will serve an eight year sentence

28 year old Connor Dunphy
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 3rd Feb 2025

A West Yorkshire man has been handed an eight year prison sentence, after admitting to starting a house fire.

28 year old Connor Dunphy, of Hoyland Terrace, admitted to to the charge at Leeds Crown Court on January 24.

The incident happened at an address on Mill Street on June 30 last year.

Dunphy has also been served with a restraining order - barring him from any contact with the victim in the case.

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