A FIREBUG set a pram alight, filling a common close with smoke and blocking the exit for residents living in 10 flats.
Dylan Sewell, 19, a prisoner of Polmont Young Offenders’ Institution, wilfully set fire to a pram and general waste in a common close area and common bin area; fire took effect and the pram was destroyed.
The blaze happened on December 11 last year at Annan Court in Coatbridge.
Prosecutor Annette Ward said: “The common close area was filled with smoke and blocked the exit for residents.”
At the time of Sewell’s reckless actions he was out on five separate bail orders in a year.
Ms Ward added: “The amount of damage caused came to £14,000.
“Two children, aged two and three, were taken to Monklands Hospital to be checked out for the effects of smoke inhalation.”
Defence lawyer Roberto Manini said: “He is at a complete loss to why he did this and what could have had horrific consequences. He has no recollection of the incident whatsoever.
“Despite his age he is aware the only outcome is a custodial sentence.”
Sheriff Petra Collins called for a full social background report and tagging order assessment and deferred sentence until this Friday.
