Detectives from Strand Road in Derry have welcomed the sentence handed down to a 24-year-old man found guilty of committing arson at a nightclub in the city more than two years ago.
Sebastian Prokop was convicted earlier this year for committing arson at Envy Nightclub on Strand Road on January 9th, 2020.
Today, Prokop received a five-year sentence – half to be served in custody, and half on licence.
After today’s hearing, Detective Inspector Stephanie Finlay from the Strand Road Criminal Investigation Branch said Prokop’s action were callous and senseless, and caused significant harm. However, the hope is that the sentence, at least on some level, brings some degree of justice for the victim.
She added today’s court outcome should send a strong message that the PSNI will pursue offenders, and work tirelessly to bring them before the court.
