An arsonist who torched a school drama block has been jailed for five years.
Craig Ford, 23, was found guilty by a jury at Oxford Crown Court last month of the arson at Lord Williams School in Thame last June.
Today Judge Bruce McIntyre sentenced Ford, who had denied arson, to five years in jail.
The trial had heard Ford, whose last known address was Seven Acres in Thame, lit the fire because he had cut his finger while ransacking a cupboard and wanted to destroy the DNA evidence.
Sixty-five firefighters from around the county fought to stop 60ft flames spreading to the main school building during the fire.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article