Two teenagers who travelled from Scotland to Wales and threw Molotov cocktails at homes in a series of attacks have been jailed. Yasin Hussain, 18, and Adam Taylor-Morris, 19, targeted three properties in five hours on June 1.
The pair were caught following an investigation by South Wales Police into the incidents in Pontypridd and Caerphilly. They were driven down from Scotland on the day of the attacks by Taylor-Morris's sister, Danni Taylor, 24, from Perth and Kinross.
Attacks on homes in Glyncoch and Caerphilly
The two men threw a brick through the living room window of a house on Porcher Avenue in Glyncoch at around 4am. They attempted to throw a petrol bomb through the window, but it smashed on the floor outside and they fled and called a taxi.
At around 7am, they arrived in Caerphilly and smashed a window of a property on Wallis Drive. A petrol bomb was thrown through the window, but the resulting fire was quickly extinguished.
They then took a taxi to an address on Pearson Crescent in Glyncoch at around 9am, where they were seen loitering for seven minutes. Taylor-Morris filmed on his phone as Hussain threw a petrol bomb through the open living room window, setting the room alight.
Sentences handed down at Cardiff Crown Court
Hussain and Taylor-Morris had previously pleaded guilty to three counts of arson with intent to endanger life at Cardiff Crown Court. They appeared before the same court on Monday and were both sentenced to nine years and nine months in prison.
Danni Taylor pleaded guilty to participating in the criminal activities of an organised crime group. She will be sentenced at a later date.
Detective Constable Connor Michael of South Wales Police said: “These were deliberate and dangerous arson attacks which could’ve had devastating consequences, including serious injury or loss of life. The sentences handed down reflect the severity of the offenders' actions, and we hope they serve as a warning that such reckless behaviour will not be tolerated.
“We would also like to thank Police Scotland and Gwent Police for their assistance throughout the investigation.”
