Man jailed for arson attack next to railway station

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Wright also received an indefinite restraining order against the two victims of the fire

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A man who set fire to a house near Malvern Link train station has been jailed for six years.

Matthew Wright was charged with arson with intent to endanger life after Station House was set alight while two people were asleep inside.

Although significant damage was caused to the property, nobody was injured.

Wright also received a restraining order against the two victims of the fire.

The 27-year-old was sentenced at Worcester Crown Court on 24 June.

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