Shaftesbury man jailed for attempted arson at Bournemouth petrol station
Police apprehended 31 year old Rory Mayoh last September
A Shaftesbury man's been jailed for four years, for trying to start a fire at a Bournemouth petrol station - only to be stopped by police.
31 year old Rory Mayoh was seen trespassing on the railway tracks near Bournemouth train station last September.
That led to the power being switched off and travel being disrupted.
He then walked through multiple no entry signs, and climbed over a metal railing to the Asda forecourt on Holdenhurst Road.
Mayoh attempted to release fuel and tried to ignite a lighter - before climbing onto the roof and ripping off slate, metal and glass throwing it to the ground.
Police approached him and he ran away, but was detained by multiple officers shortly afterwards.
One of the officers was bitten on the thigh during the incident.
Mayoh admitted attempted arson, common assault of an emergency worker, criminal damage and affray at Bournemouth Crown Court.
PC Harry Roissetter, of BCP CID, said: “The completely reckless actions of Mayoh could have had very serious, tragic consequences for staff at the petrol station, members of the public in the area and officers attending the incident.
“Thankfully, staff at the petrol station noticed Mayoh’s behaviour and were able to prevent fuel from being released.
“The quick-thinking and brave actions of officers enabled Mayoh to be detained and the incident was brought to a safe resolution.
“A detailed investigation by detectives was subsequently carried out, which has secured a jail sentence for the defendant for his unacceptable dangerous behaviour.”