Man spared more jail after setting woman on fire as she slept

Judge Vicki Loury today sentenced Matt James Nolan, 30, to four and a half years’ imprisonment over the July 2017 incident that left the victim in hospital for two weeks with burns to her face, hands, arms, chest and neck.But Judge Loury declared the 263 days Nolan had already spent in a secure mental health facility and in prison as adequate time served after taking into account his serious mental health issues, the victim’s wishes and the advice of doctors.The Brisbane District Court heard…



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