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Nicholas Martin was sentenced to 30 years for trying to kill his wife by setting their home on fire, following a history of abuse.
Nicholas Martin, 63, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for attempting to murder his wife, Emma Martin, 52, by setting their home on fire in October 2024 while she slept.
He poured petrol through the letterbox and ignited it, forcing her to jump from a first-floor window, resulting in broken ankles and a back injury.
The attack followed a history of domestic abuse, including a 2021 incident Martin had been arrested for but not convicted of.
Despite strict bail conditions, Martin returned to her home, fled to the Lake District, and was captured the next day with a petrol can.
He admitted starting the fire but denied intent to kill, which the jury rejected.
He was convicted of attempted murder and assault but acquitted of controlling and coercive behavior.
Judge Maurice Greene called the crime premeditated and cruel, noting the victim’s vulnerability.
Emma Martin, a senior civil servant, spoke of lasting physical and emotional trauma.
Martin’s defense cited his age, suggesting he may not survive his sentence.
Nicholas Martin fue sentenciado a 30 años por intentar matar a su esposa incendiando su casa, tras un historial de abusos.