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Ugandan man jailed for life in UK for killing two Britons.


Hakeem Kigundu apologised for the attack during his sentencing hearing at Reading Crown Court

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  • The court was told that Hakeem Kigundu, 32, had regularly made his neighbours' lives a misery by having music on full volume all night, his TV blaring and slamming doors

A 32-year-old evicted Ugandan national who started a huge fire that killed two Britons as an act of revenge has been jailed for life in the United Kingdom.
Court found that Hakeem Kigundu, 32, ignited the flames at the block of flats in Rowe Court, Reading, on December 15, last year.
Kigundu is said to have been "consumed with rage" about being ordered to leave the building over his persistent anti-social behaviour.
He had pleaded guilty to the murders of Richard Burgess, 46, and Neil Morris, 45, who died in the blaze.

Richard Burgess and Neil Morris both died in the fire. PHOTO/ POLICE HANDOUTS 

Joel Richards who was seriously injured in the fire and managed to escape by jumping out of a first-floor window, was among the victims to attend the sentencing hearing on October 6, 2022.
The court was told Kigundu had regularly made his neighbours' lives a misery by having music on full volume all night, his TV blaring and slamming doors.
This led to him being served with an eviction notice shortly after he lost his job as a BT engineer because of his "erratic behaviour in the workplace". 
Court also observed that Kigundu who entered the UK illegally, recorded a voice note six days before the attack in which he appeared to suggest his neighbours deserved to die

Kigundu drove to Reading police station as residents desperately tried to escape the burning building, confessing to his crime and claiming he had been "full of fury" but now regretted his actions.

Drone footage showed the extent of the damage caused at Rowe Court. PHOTO/ TVP

While passing sentence, Reading Crown Court judge, Mr Justice Holgate said he was "sure this was a premeditated attack made by the defendant in revenge".
"He planned to commit the attack at night because that would reduce the chances of a resident finding the huge amounts of petrol," the judge said.
"That would also substantially increase the chances of causing death and serious injury."
He added: "I do not accept that any real remorse has been shown - acceptance of guilt, yes, but not remorse."
Kigundu had also pleaded guilty to arson with intent to endanger life and two counts of causing grievous bodily harm.

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