Arson Madness at Medway Police Station: Man Jailed for Fire Attack
Edward Midgley, 35, from Chatham, has been slammed with a 3½-year prison sentence after guilty pleas to arson endangering life and assaulting an emergency worker. The chaos unfolded on 13 November 2023 at Medway Police Station in Gillingham.
Firestarter Strikes Inside Police Station
Midgley stormed into the reception at Purser Way station holding a jar filled with flammable liquid. He doused the counter, then lit a rag soaked in petrol, hurling it onto the surface. Luckily, quick-thinking staff snuffed out the rag before flames could spread.
Swift Justice and Strong Words from Police
After being arrested, Midgley faced maidstone/" title="Maidstone" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Maidstone Crown Court, where he was sentenced on 12 April 2024. Detective Constable Emily Speyer blasted his reckless stunt, stressing the severe danger he put officers and the public in. She also condemned his attempt to flee and assault an officer during arrest.
Warning to Would-Be Arsonists
This case sends a clear message: endangering lives and attacking emergency workers won’t be tolerated. Police remain fierce in protecting their teams and the community from such reckless crimes.
