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Oxford arsonist admits starting fire at John Radcliffe Hospital
Jake Felton, of West Street, Leighton Buzzzard, appeared at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday, April 23.
The 26-year-old is charged with one count of arson and one count of racially aggravated harassment at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Headington on November 1, 2024.
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According to the court record, he set fire to some scaffolding at the hospital.
Felton pleaded guilty to the offences.
Judge Ian Pringle KC ordered a pre-sentence report ahead of Felton’s sentencing date of Thursday, May 28.
He was released on unconditional bail.
Judge Pringle said: “I’m going to adjourn your case for sentence. This is so a pre-sentence report can be ordered about you.
“It is in your interest to co-operate with the author of that report.”