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East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service welcomes sentencing following Brighton arson incidents

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East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service welcomes the sentencing of a man and woman following deliberate fires at locations across Brighton. 

Two further individuals are also due to be sentenced next month for their involvement in one of the offences. 

Following incidents in Brighton, and through a series of detailed enquiries, four suspects were identified: 

  • Callum Radband, 26, of Curf Way, Burgess Hill 
  • Elle-Mai Dunford, 21, of Grove Road, Eastbourne 
  • Marcus Murphy, 28, of Cantelupe Road, Bexhill-on-Sea 
  • Bronnie Richards, 26, of Cantelupe Road, Bexhill-on-Sea 

Dunford and Radband were sentenced together on Monday 20 January 2025 at Lewes Crown Court. Dunford was handed a jail term of seven years and four months, and Radband, six years and eight months. 

Richards and Murphy are due to be sentenced at Lewes Crown Court on 17 February 2025. 

Read more on the Sussex Police website: Two sentenced following Brighton arson series | Sussex Police 

UPDATE 19 FEBRUARY 2025: Further sentencing has been delivered Four sentenced for deliberate fires in Brighton | Sussex Police

Stay safe from Arson 

Arson and deliberate fires are a problem for the Fire Service, the Police and the Ambulance Service. They endanger lives and divert valuable resources. 

Working in close partnership with the Police, local authorities, neighbourhood watch schemes and other agencies we aim to educate and deter potential arsonists. 

Rubbish and abandoned items can be a ready source of fuel for an arsonists, putting homes, buildings, and lives at risk. Follow these tips to stay safe: 

  • Only put rubbish out on collection days and report missed collections or fly-tipping to your local council. 
  • Keep communal bin stores secure with good lighting to deter unwanted visitors or deliberate fires and store them a safe distance from buildings. 
  • Never store flammable items in corridors, stairwells, or escape routes. Always store them safely and securely. 
  • Keep buildings secure with robust fences, gates, and locks. Board up unused buildings and consider installing CCTV, alarms, or security lighting. 
  • Report suspicious behaviour to FireStoppers on 0800 169 5558 or contact Sussex Police on 101 with information. (Always call 999 in an emergency). 

For more safety tips, visit: Arson Reduction | East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service 

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