Antisemitic Arsonist Sets Own Apartment On Fire to Harm Jewish Neighbors

Ian Pitken, 64, pleaded guilty to one count of arson among other charges after he reportedly set a fire in his own apartment trying to harm his upstairs Jewish neighbors. (Credit: Metropolitan Police)

A British man has been sentenced to life in prison after he set his own apartment on fire trying to harm his upstairs Jewish neighbors.

Ian Pitkin, 64, pleaded guilty Sept. 6 to one count of arson with intent to endanger life, four counts of possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and three counts of having an offensive weapon in a public place.