Windsor, 30, of Amberley Drive in Hove, was sentenced to six years in prison, with another three on an extended licence, for the bungled attack on 11th May 2021, which almost ended in tragedy.
She had stolen 3.7L from a petrol station that afternoon and at 6.35pm visited a property in Moyne Close, doused it in fuel and attempted to light it.
Luckily the residents – who were known to her – managed to escape and after members of the public phoned the police Windsor was quickly arrested.
It was later revealed she had been sending death threats to the family in the days leading up to the attack.
At Chichester Crown Court on Friday (18th February), Windsor was found guilty of attempted arson reckless as to endangering life.
Investigating officer DC Rose Horan said: “This was an extremely disturbing incident which threatened the lives of a family with two young children, who were inside the house when Talisa Windsor attempted to set it alight.
“CCTV showed that the cigarette lighter did ignite, so it was extremely lucky that the 3.7L of petrol around the front door did not go up in flames. Had that happened, we could have been looking at a tragic outcome.
“Nonetheless, his Honour Judge Trimmer found Windsor met the criteria for a dangerous offender and passed an extended sentence.
“I would like to thank the victims, witnesses and everybody who supported the investigation for their help in bringing a dangerous individual to justice.”
