During the judgement hearing, district judge Andrew Sweet ruled that the endangering life charge should be dismissed, stating the defendant did consider his actions.
The judge determined that the defendant was intending to try to harm himself rather than anyone else when the fire was started.
Despite his guilty plea for arson, the teenager was cleared of the more serious charge of endangering life, indicating his actions were not aimed at others.
The youth's immediate apology and 999 call after the fire were considered alongside his reckless behavior in kicking a police constable, reflecting a complex case.
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