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DNA Links Lynam to January Arson, Judge Sentences

9/10/2026

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Lynam Arrested

Police arrested Lynam after DNA on a balaclava linked him to the January 18 arson.
Lynam poured petrol inside the property after an unknown man smashed a window at about 1.40 am.
Lynam and his co-offender triggered an explosion and fled on foot.
Investigators said Lynam acted on orders from a drug dealer to target a rival dealer.
The court heard the arson was a mistaken-identity attack because the property was occupied.

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Lynam's Fire

The fire and explosion caused over £113,000 in property damage.
CCTV showed Lynam in a blue puffer coat with an unknown accomplice.
Lynam told investigators he feels traumatised, constantly fearing his family could be wiped out.
Firefighters extinguished the blaze after the explosion, preventing further spread.

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Lynam Sentenced

Judge Jenny Lester-Ashworth called the arson an extremely serious offence while sentencing Lynam.
Lynam’s criminal record includes 122 prior offences, showing a long history of illegal activity.
Defense lawyer Adam Brown argued Lynam was in poor health and recently addicted to crack cocaine.
Mrs. Marsden said the family lost all Christmas belongings and faces a long rebuilding process.

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Lynam Arrested

Police arrested Lynam after DNA on a balaclava linked him to the January 18 arson.
Lynam poured petrol inside the property after an unknown man smashed a window at about 1.40 am.
Lynam and his co-offender triggered an explosion and fled on foot.
Investigators said Lynam acted on orders from a drug dealer to target a rival dealer.
The court heard the arson was a mistaken-identity attack because the property was occupied.

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