Jail for arsonist who tried to escape mental health facility

Graham Johnson had previously pleaded guilty to the charge of arson after he started a fire at the Grainagh Court mental health facility in June.

 

He'd hoped the fire alarm would cause a distraction so that he could escape - the damage resulted in £6,000 worth of damage.

 

He'd also pleaded guilty to introducing tobacco and controlled Class C substances to the prison in Jurby during a visit - the medication, commonly used to treat heroin addicts, was smuggled in using a Kinder Egg.

 

Deemster Montgomerie sentenced Johnson to 11 months for the arson and 10 months for the drugs offences - telling Johnson to make full use of the prison's 'in reach' services in an effort to help him sort out his issues.