She was found alive amid a pile rubble in her bedroom while Mr Clowes suffered serious burns that caused him to spend six weeks in a medically induced coma. It later transpired that Mr Clowes, a house clearer, suffered 'severe financial difficulties' and allowed the insurance on the building to run out. A court order was issued allowing 63-year-old Mrs Clowes to gain control of both flats. In a victim impact statement that was read out in court, Mrs Clowes said she could never imagine her ex-husband being so vengeful. Mr Grey said: 'Due to the nature of his injuries Mr Clowes is unable to remember the events prior, during or after the incident.

Source: Daily Mail May 22, 2019 18:25 UTC