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Tristan Kirk

Magistrates court fire probed over suspected security breach

A general view of Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London. Picture date: Wednesday January 25, 2023.

(Picture: PA Wire)

Investigations are underway after a defendant managed to set himself on fire in the cells of a magistrates court after being remanded in custody.

The incident happened shortly after the man was taken down to the cells at Westminster magistrates court at lunchtime on Wednesday, to be remanded in custody to the Crown Court.

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