Freckleton attempted arson: Man admits trying to set van alight

A man has admitted trying to torch a resident's van in Freckleton.
By Stef Hall
Published 2nd Aug 2021, 12:30 BST
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Jamie Gillgrass, 20, of Fleetwood Road, Fleetwood, appeared before Preston Crown Court where he pleaded guilty to attempted arson.

It relates to an incident on June 29 last year involving a white Citroen van.

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He will be sentenced at the conclusion of his co-defendant's trial, which starts on October 25.

Recorder Michael Blakey granted him conditional bail in the meantime.

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