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A heated family dispute escalated dangerously when a woman sought help to firebomb her mother-in-law’s car.
Alisha Anwar, 29, reportedly felt alienated by Christina Place, 54, who allegedly disapproved of Anwar’s marriage. This disapproval is said to have driven Anwar to seek revenge, prompting her to ask an acquaintance, Luke Williams, to set her mother-in-law’s car on fire in exchange for money.
Williams, without informing his girlfriend, agreed. In June 2022, Mrs. Place saw her car burst into flames outside her home in Wrexham. The fire spread rapidly, damaging two other cars and necessitating the evacuation of a nearby house.
Fortunately, no one was injured. However, the incident revealed a revenge-fueled plot. Police found a petrol-filled glass bottle under Mrs. Place’s burned car and CCTV footage of Williams filling a petrol can the previous day. Anwar’s financial records showed a suspicious £150 payment to Williams, labeled as “birthday money.”
With the evidence mounting, Anwar admitted to conspiracy to commit arson. Williams is set to be sentenced next week for his involvement in the scheme.
Anwar’s lawyer described her as a “vulnerable young woman” acting out of revenge, but Judge Niclas Parry condemned her actions. He emphasized the potential dangers of arson and sentenced Anwar to 16 months in prison, along with a restraining order to protect Mrs. Place.
This case highlights the severe consequences that can arise from family conflicts and underscores the importance of finding healthier ways to resolve disputes.
Silverio Omari
