Jury in attempted murder and arson trial discharged

Samuel Huggins was standing trial at Ipswich Crown Court, charged with attempted murder, GBH with intent, arson and threatening with a blade

The jury in the trial of a man accused of setting fire to his own flat before stabbing his neighbour was discharged for "legal reasons".

Samuel Huggins, 55, of Station Street, Ipswich, was standing trial at Ipswich Crown Court charged with attempted murder, GBH with intent, arson and threatening with a blade.

However, on 14 November, three days after the trial got under way, the jury was discharged by Judge Martyn Levett.

Mr Huggins denied all charges.