Simone Reed, a former Big Brother contestant jailed for her role in a petrol bomb attack, has been released early from prison in time for Christmas. The 36-year-old was sentenced to 32 months in October after pleading guilty to encouraging or assisting arson, but reportedly served only 11 weeks behind bars.
Reed, who also appeared on The X Factor, was involved in an incident at Peggy Junes bar in Redcar, Teesside. After a row, she drove with Carl Wild to a garage, where she paid for petrol and other items used to make a Molotov cocktail. Wild then threw the petrol bomb at reveller David Brotton, who suffered burns to his head, face and shoulders.
During the sentencing at Teesside Crown Court, Judge Laird stated that Reed had threatened to firebomb the pub and had driven Wild to obtain the materials. However, the judge accepted that she showed remorse for her actions. Reed had claimed in court, 'I had no idea that Carl was going to take it as far as he did.'
Reports suggest Reed was seen shopping at a B&M store days before Christmas, holding several bags. She also posted on Facebook, 'Merry Christmas – back home with my babies. 2026 is going to be our year.' When a commenter asked about her sentence, she replied, 'I only did 11 weeks, it flew.'
Wild, 34, was also jailed for his part in the attack, which involved throwing the petrol bomb and squirting bleach at customers. The court heard that the victim, David Brotton, was seen on CCTV rolling on the ground to extinguish the flames after being hit in the head.
