Derby Man Jailed 11 Years for Causing Devastating House Explosion A shocking tale of domestic turmoil has ended in a lengthy prison sentence for a Derby man who ignited a catastrophic explosion that ravaged six nearby houses. Paul Solway, who had been evicted by his partner Joanne Waterfall on the evening of June 10, 2023, allegedly caused a gas leak by tampering with a pipe before setting fire to a chair in a fit of rage. The resulting blast left six families without homes, highlighting the devastating consequences of domestic disputes turned violent. Solway's 11-year jail term serves as a stark reminder of the severe repercussions that can follow such reckless behavior.
Paul Solway ignited explosion that damaged total of six terrace houses in Derby after his partner had kicked him out A man who blew up a terrace house by causing gas to leak from a pipe and setting fire to a chair after his partner kicked him out has been jailed for 11 years.Paul Solway was having a “meltdown” when he caused the explosion at his partner Joanne Waterfall’s home in Alvaston in Derby on the evening of 10 June last year. Continue reading...
