Blackpool hotel worker threatens to set fire to relative's home
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In a sinister message to Lancashire Police, hotel porter Nicholas Sarjantson warned that he wanted his son – who lived at the house – removed from the address before he set fire to the home.
Blackpool Magistrates heard how police traced the email to 47-year-old Sarjantson's home in Alexandra Road, Blackpool.
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Sarjantson pleaded guilty to making threats to kill by committing arson to a home in Bournemouth Road, Blackpool.
He also admitted sending an email containing a threat likely to cause distress.
Scott Parker, prosecuting, said the would-be victims of the arson threat accepted that Sarjantson may have acted when intoxicated.
The case was adjourned for pre-sentence reports and Sarjantson was bailed with conditions until August 24.