The Cessnock community remains on high alert as alleged Cessnock arsonist, Jack Drayton, is out on bail. Charged under Section 203E of the Crimes Act 1900 for intentionally causing a fire and recklessly endangering the spread of the fire to public land or private property, The maximum penalty for this offence is 21 years imprisonment.
His co-accused 28 year-old Harley Barrett has been charged with intentionally cause fire and be reckless as to its spread (accessory after the fact to an offence).
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