Petrol Bomb Brothers Sent Down After Mile Oak Arson Shocker
Mile Oak was rocked when two brothers petrol bombed a car and nearby bushes, sparking chaos just before 11pm on June 19, 2023. The terrifying blast shattered windows and sent flames roaring through Graham Avenue, stunning local residents.
Brutal Attack Caught on CCTV
Ashley Khan, 31, from Saltdean’s Rodmell Avenue, and his brother Nathan Thomas, 33, homeless, were busted after cops pieced together CCTV footage and forensic evidence. Their petrol bomb attack put lives at risk and uncovered a stash of hard drugs.
Massive Drug Haul Found
Police seized large quantities of cocaine and cannabis from Khan’s home. The brothers weren’t just arsonists — they were key players in a drug supply ring too.
Heavy Jail Terms at Hove Crown Court
At Chichester Crown Court, the siblings were convicted of conspiring to commit arson and drug offences. Khan got five-and-a-half years behind bars. Thomas was handed four years for his role in the terrifying blaze and drug dealing.
The Mile Oak community can finally breathe a sigh of relief with justice served.
