Wednesday, 17 February 2021
A man who threatened to set fire to himself and Kensington Town Hall while people were inside has been jailed.
45 year old Ako Ahmed appeared at Iselworth Crown Court where he was sentenced to four years in jail for making threats to kill and threatening to damage property.
This follows an appearance where he was found guilty of making a threats to kill and threatening to damage property.
He was found not guilty of attempting to commit arson with intent to endanger life.
At around 11.30am on Wednesday, the 4th of September 2019, Ahmed attended Kensington Town Hall in Hornton Street and began shouting at staff.
He then poured petrol on the floor of the reception area, all over himself and took out a lighter before threatening to kill a named employee as well as everyone in the building by burning it down.
Police were called and upon their arrival Ahmed was disarmed of his lighter by a police officer. He was arrested on suspicion of arson and threats to kill and was later charged and remanded in custody.
During the trial, the court heard how Ahmed had been involved in a dispute with the council about his housing situation.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:30 pm
