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Second man its arson after pub destroyed by fire

Alex Pope
BBC News, Bedfordshire
Clarice De Montfort Green man pub on fireClarice De Montfort
The Green Man pub in Clophill was severely damaged by fire in December 2022

A second man has itted setting a pub on fire shortly before Christmas more than two years ago.

The Green Man in Clophill, Bedfordshire, was severely damaged, and eight people were taken to hospital on 21 December 2022.

Tony Button, 49, from Kempston, itted arson with intent to endanger life at Luton Crown Court and is due to be sentenced on 24 July.

In May 2024, Ian Chalmers, 67, from Campton, also pleaded guilty to arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered.

Jane Errick fire damaged pubJane Errick
Eight people were taken to hospital after the blaze

Chalmers was given a two-year prison sentence, suspended for two years and was instructed to carry out 200 hours of community work and pay a £187 surcharge.

Clarice de Montfort Fire at Green Man, ClophillClarice de Montfort
Flames engulfed the pub the week before Christmas

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