Tammy O’Connor jailed for arson after setting neighbour’s car alight

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Tammy O’Connor was sentenced to two and a half years in prison, with the final 18 months suspended, after pleading guilty to arson, criminal damage and theft. Judge Elva Duffy imposed the term and ordered her to engage with the Probation Service for 18 months after her release.

O’Connor admitted smashing her neighbour’s car window and throwing an improvised device inside. The car was written off after a fire in the apartment block’s underground car park.

Judge Duffy said O’Connor had limited capacity to understand the potentially serious consequences of her actions. The court heard she was remorseful, had mental health and addiction difficulties, and was willing to engage with the Probation Service.