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Man in northern England sentenced to 9 years in prison for arson with intent to endanger life

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Thomas Birley pleaded guilty to arson with intent to endanger life at Holiday Inn Express hotel in Rotherham .

Judge tells Birley case was "unquestionably" one of the most serious of the dozens he has dealt with in the past month .

Birley , 27 , was filmed throwing missiles at police, squaring up to officers while brandishing a police baton.

He was the first person to be sentenced for arson following the 12 hours of violence in Manvers .

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62

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56

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47

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semi-formal

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English

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50

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likely offensive

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short-lived

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