Man jailed for chasing ex-partner with hammer and arson

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 10:38 · Archive

Anthony Lamb, 51, was sentenced to three years and six months in prison for attacking his ex-partner with a hammer and starting a fire outside her home.

Anthony Lamb, 51, attacked his ex-partner at her home in Histon, near Cambridge. According to the outlets, he arrived at the property and began damaging it before attempting to chase his ex-partner with a hammer. Cambridgeshire Live reports the incident occurred on 30 June, whilst Cambs Times and Ely Standard report 30 July.

The victim managed to escape to a nearby neighbour's property and called police. When officers arrived, they discovered a fire that had been started close to the victim's front door. Officers extinguished the fire and promptly arrested Lamb, who is from Church Street, Gamlingay, Sandy.

Lamb pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal damage and breach of a restraining order. He was sentenced to three years and six months in prison at Peterborough Crown Court on 1 October.

Detective Constable Jack Sillince, who investigated the case, said: 'Lamb launched a violent and frightening attack against his ex-partner. If she hadn't escaped to her neighbour's and if the fire had taken hold this could have been even worse.' He added that he was 'glad justice has been done' and hoped Lamb would 'reflect on his actions while behind bars'.

How it is being reported

• 'Violent' arsonist chased ex with hammer before starting fire outside her homeA "violent" arsonist from Histon in Cambridgeshire who smashed up his ex-partner's home before chasing her with a hammer has been jailed.Cambs Times · 8 Oct, 10:26
• 'Violent' arsonist chased ex with hammer before starting fire outside her homeA "violent" arsonist from Histon in Cambridgeshire who smashed up his ex-partner's home before chasing her with a hammer has been jailed.Ely Standard · 8 Oct, 10:26
• ‘Violent’ man chased ex-partner with hammer and tried to set her home on fireThe 51-year-old man has been put behind barsCambridgeshire Live · 7 Oct, 08:10

In this story: Anthony Lamb · Histon · Cambridge · Peterborough Crown Court · Jack Sillince

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