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Message: [QUOTE="Queen, post: 86300, member: 27"] A soaked doormat and a camera stopped a neighbor feud from turning into a fatal house fire, with prison hanging in the balance. Attempted arson caught on camera [LIST] [*]Magdaline Wangeci tried lighting a neighbor’s door. [*]Ring footage showed lit matches hitting a wooden entrance. [*]The family slept inside during the attempt. [/LIST] Context of the attack [LIST] [*]The dispute between households had dragged on for years. [*]Prosecutors framed the act as planned retaliation. [*]Timing placed the incident before dawn. [/LIST] Why no fire started [LIST] [*]Heavy rain left the doormat soaked. [*]Matches failed to catch or spread flames. [*]No injuries or damage were recorded. [/LIST] Court findings and sentence [LIST] [*]Folkestone Magistrates’ Court handled the case. [*]The magistrate handed down four months, fully suspended. [*]Suspension runs for an 18-month supervision period. [/LIST] Mental health factors raised [LIST] [*]Defense cited a bipolar disorder diagnosis. [*]Personal stress and health problems were highlighted. [*]The court said seriousness still stands despite mitigation. [/LIST] Restrictions and penalties imposed [LIST] [*]A five-year restraining order blocks all contact. [*]Property approach and communication were permanently banned. [*]Roughly Sh15,000 in costs were ordered. [/LIST] Prosecution evidence and warning [LIST] [*]Crown Prosecution Service relied on doorbell footage. [*]Technology was credited with breaking the case. [*]Breach of terms could trigger prison time. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]

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