Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
Hannah Neale

HISTORICAL FACTS: Arsonist s suburban rampage had potential for grave consequences - Caught on Camera

An arsonist's fire spree "rampage" in a suburban area had "potential for grave consequences" and created "a high level of alarm" for firefighters.

On Monday, the ACT Supreme Court handed Matthew Scott Hagan, 35, a $4500 fine and a two-year suspended prison sentence. He had been in custody since October last year.

Acting Justice Rebecca Christensen also sentenced the offender to a more than 14-month drug and alcohol treatment order.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.