An ‘immature’ teenage firebug – who set alight a Masonic Hall in Ayr – has been warned he could end up in jail if he doesn’t change his ways.Shannon Coombes, 19, set fire to the George Street building on May 29 last year.The charge, for which Coombes pleaded guilty at Ayr Sheriff Court, states that he wilfully set fire to the building, causing damage to the floor area and roof.But when asked in court by the sheriff as to why he did it, Coombes simply replied: “Don’t know.”Sheriff Desmond Leslie asked solicitor Steven Maxwell: “What was the point in this?”Mr Maxwell replied: “Absolutely none whatsoever.
Gross immaturity.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.“And the potential consequences I have gone over.”Sheriff Leslie said: “Fortunately there were no consequences.
I can only sentence him on the facts, and not the potential consequences.”Mr Maxwell said: “I still think that he’s immature.“He’s currently subject to an order which will run into the next year.“I think he’s going to need supervision.“He’s out the house and staying in a one-bedroom flat.
But I think a period of custody would take that away from him.”Sheriff Leslie asked Coombes: “Do you realise how serious this is?
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