A man set fire to around £17,000 of his savings after an argument with his partner, a court heard.
He torched the pile of cash at the house he was renovating in Nottingham, after locking himself inside, the city's Crown Court was told.
He admitted committing arson recklessly and was sentenced to an 18-month community punishment with 18 months' supervision.
View comments made by public..
SHOULD HAVE GONE TO SPECSAVERS - THEN AT LEAST HE COULD SEE WHAT HE'S DESTROYED !!!!!!!!
Well done mate ........ your money, you do what you want ........ AT LEAST THE COW DIDNT GET IT........ WELL DONE
I know it was his money to do with how he seemed fit,but what a waste!!Shame he didn't give it to a good cause,same outcome,his partner not getting any of it but a better conclusion,a lot of people might have benefited....
YES YES YES......BUT WHY DID HE TORCH THE CASH?????????????????? WAS THE LAZY SOW WANTING TO SPEND IT ALL ON FANCY CLOTHES?
I would NOT be too happy if Rich did that.
dee