An arsonist caused £36,000 of damage by setting fire to his home in a "cry for help".
Wayne Corbriette torched his housing association property in Sunderland after suffering from mental health issues, a court heard. He then called the emergency services saying he had tried to kill himself and firefighters put out the blaze.
Now Corbriette, who pleaded guilty to arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered, has been jailed for two years and nine months at Newcastle Crown Court.
