A reckless arsonist has been sentenced to three years behind bars for setting fire to...
Published: 3:37 pm February 2, 2026
Updated: 3:13 am February 23, 2026

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A reckless arsonist has been sentenced to three years behind bars for setting fire to a popular comic book shop in Rochester.

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Fire Set Outside High Street Store

At around 5am on Tuesday, 26 August 2025, a blaze was deliberately ignited outside the High Street comic book store, causing serious damage to its exterior.

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CCTV footage caught the culprit calmly watching the flames before making his getaway.

Repeat Offender Nabbed

Police swiftly identified the arsonist as 31-year-old Zygimantas Dranseika, who had received a suspended sentence for a similar fire-related crime just two months prior.
“His actions caused significant financial damage, and it’s very fortunate no one was hurt by the blaze. Medway is safer now he’s behind bars.”

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