Man Jailed For Starting House Fire, Wakefield

*Monday, 3 February 2025*

A man from South Kirkby has been jailed after he was convicted of starting a fire at an address in the town.

Connor Dunphy was given an eight-year sentence at Leeds Crown Court on Friday, 24 January after he pleaded guilty to the offence, which occurred at an address in Mill Street on 30 June last year.

Dunphy, 28, of Hoyland Terrace, was arrested and charged following an investigation by the Wakefield District Safeguarding Team.

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