A drunk man started a fire which forced a flat block to be evacuated and a terrified family of five trapped inside.
A DRUNK man started a fire which forced a block of flats to be evacuated and a terrified family of five trapped inside.
Murphy - who has little recollection of the incident - believes he attempted to light an e-cigarette while under the influence. However, a family of five - which included a pregnant mum - were told to remain in their home near an open window as they were unable to escape.The court heard Murphy had been at a friend's house while drunk.Witnesses heard Murphy shout"Ricky" in an attempt to find the flat.The father of the family of five who lived on the floor smelled smoke coming from the door.
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