Rubbish fires around Northampton may be linked to escaped arsonist, say police

Johnny Brady, 19, ran away from a mental health hospital on New Year's Eve and three rubbish bag fires have been reported since

A 19-year-old convicted arsonist may have started three separate fires since he ran away from a mental health hospital on New Year's Eve, Northamptonshire police said.

Johnny Brady fled the grounds of St Andrew's healthcare facility in Billing Road, Northampton, at about 3.30pm on Saturday. He was serving a hospital order following convictions relating to serious assault and arson offences, the force said.