🔥 **Drama at Crisis Accommodation: Teen Sets Fire to Rubbish** 🔥
A shocking incident unfolded in Treorchy when 19-year-old Calvin Evans-Nash, who faces mental health challenges, set fire to a pile of rubbish at his crisis accommodation. Evans-Nash, a resident at Tir Avon since last year, caused chaos in the early hours by igniting a cloth on a cooker and using it to start the blaze outside.
When courageous support workers intervened, Evans-Nash shockingly threatened, “I’ll set you on f****** fire,” while using appalling racist language. Emergency services rushed to the scene as alarms blared, and the fire brigade managed to contain the situation.
In court, it was revealed that Evans-Nash had previous run-ins with the law, with 12 prior convictions to his name. Despite his alarming actions, his defence argued that his mental health issues reduced his culpability. The judge noted the potential danger of such acts, especially in a setting meant for vulnerable individuals.
Evans-Nash is now facing six months in a young offenders institute. This incident raises questions about support systems for those with mental health issues and highlights the bravery of those working in challenging roles. Let’s hope for better outcomes and support for everyone involved. 🌟
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