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Scottish Sun
10-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Shocking moment woman screams at neighbour before torching Land Rover because she thought his badgers killed local cat
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS is the dramatic moment a woman screams at her neighbour and torches his Land Rover over a bitter badger row. Graham Lee, 56, saw his Freelander engulfed in flames after his neighbour tried to murder badgers living on his driveway. 9 Susan Lupton was filmed shouting at her neighbour "your badgers kill cats" Credit: Solent 9 The 63-year-old was caught appearing to film Mr Lee's house Credit: Solent 9 A court heard how Susan became "irrationally obsessed" Credit: Solent Susan Lupton, 63, dubbed her neighbour the "evil badger man" and believed the animals - which he fed - were responsible for killing a local cat. In creepy CCTV footage before the inferno, sparked in the coastal village of Freshwater Bay on the Isle of Wight, Lupton can be seen spying on Mr Lee's property. She walks down stairs outside her house, wearing an apron and smoking a cigarette. With her phone in hand, Lupton appears to film Mr Lees' house. After pacing back and forth, she stands eerily still and stares at the home with a look of fury. More videos taken at the scene of the blaze, on June 20 last year, show Lupton scream" your badgers kill cats" and her neighbour. The arson caused £18,500 worth of damages, with Lee's Freelander left as a burnt out shell. Another property was also damaged as the fire spread to a neighbouring house. When police questioned Lupton, who has bipolar disorder, having a manic episode, she confessed: "I did it, I'm responsible". She said she'd started the fire to get rid of the she thought they'd killed her neighbour's cat. Isle of Wight Court heard Lupton had ignited a plastic container filled with white spirit before sliding it under the car. Lupton, who moved to the UK from South Africa in 1980, claimed she had learnt how to start the fire from a firefighter friend. Prosecuting, Joanna Staples, told how the vehicle was completely gutted and a window, guttering, cooker extractor and a tree were all damaged beyond repair on a neighbouring property. Lee, a wildlife volunteer, would leave food out for the badgers on his driveway. 9 Graham Lee, 56, saw his Freelander engulfed in flames Credit: Solent 9 He rescued and fed badgers on his driveway Credit: Solent 9 His "pride and joy" was completely destroyed Credit: Solent But the animals haven't returned to the property since the fire, he said. In a victim impact statement, Lee said that Lupton was "sick, twisted and a manipulative individual". He added how she had left him constantly checking his security cameras out of fear she may appear on his driveway with some matches. Lee went on to add that his Land Rover was his "pride and joy" and said Lupton's actions had ruined his life. He told the court Lupton posted videos online of her throwing bricks at badgers and lacing bowls of food with glass. Neighbour Kavita Hayton, whose home was damaged by the incident, said the attack had left her "genuinely frightened" and in "a state of fear for many months". Defending, Jonathan Underhill, told the court his client had a single conviction for criminal damage on her record and that she had bipolar disorder. He asked the judge to give Lupton a suspended sentence to help with her rehabilitation. Judge James Newton-Price said the victims had suffered a "terrifying experience" and Lupton had developed a "fixation" and had become "irrationally obsessed". The judge added during sentencing: "You say you are horrified for what you've done. "I believe you have a realistic prospect of rehabilitation, and that imprisonment would reverse your progress." Lupton was ordered to pay costs of £1,000 and compensation of £7,835. She was handed two years' imprisonment, suspended for two years and was given a restraining order to stay away from Lee. In addition, Lupton has been banned from the village of Freshwater indefinitely. 9 Lupton has been banned from the village of Freshwater indefinitely Credit: Solent 9 The car was completely gutted Credit: Solent
The Irish Sun
10-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Shocking moment woman screams at neighbour before torching Land Rover because she thought his badgers killed local cat
THIS is the dramatic moment a woman screams at her neighbour and torches his Land Rover over a bitter badger row. Graham Lee, 56, saw his Freelander engulfed in flames after his neighbour tried to murder badgers living on his driveway. 9 Susan Lupton was filmed shouting at her neighbour "your badgers kill cats" Credit: Solent 9 The 63-year-old was caught appearing to film Mr Lee's house Credit: Solent 9 A court heard how Susan became "irrationally obsessed" Credit: Solent Susan Lupton, 63, dubbed her neighbour the "evil badger man" and believed the animals - which he fed - were responsible for killing a local cat. In creepy CCTV footage before the inferno, sparked in the coastal village of Freshwater Bay on the She walks down stairs outside her house, wearing an apron and smoking a cigarette. With her phone in hand, Lupton appears to film Mr Lees' house. Read More After pacing back and forth, she stands eerily still and stares at the home with a look of fury. More videos taken at the scene of the blaze, on June 20 last year, show Lupton scream" your badgers kill cats" and her neighbour. The arson caused £18,500 worth of damages, with Lee's Freelander left as a burnt out shell. Another property was also damaged as the fire spread to a neighbouring house. Most read in The Sun When police questioned Lupton, who has bipolar disorder, having a manic episode, she confessed: "I did it, I'm responsible". She said she'd started the fire to get rid of the she thought they'd killed her neighbour's cat. Lupton, who moved to the UK from South Africa in 1980, claimed she had learnt how to start the fire from a firefighter friend. Prosecuting, Joanna Staples, told how the vehicle was completely gutted and a window, guttering, cooker extractor and a tree were all damaged beyond repair on a neighbouring property. Lee, a wildlife volunteer, would leave food out for the badgers on his driveway. 9 Graham Lee, 56, saw his Freelander engulfed in flames Credit: Solent 9 He rescued and fed badgers on his driveway Credit: Solent 9 His "pride and joy" was completely destroyed Credit: Solent But the animals haven't returned to the property since the fire, he said. In a victim impact statement, Lee said that Lupton was "sick, twisted and a manipulative individual". He added how she had left him constantly checking his security cameras out of fear she may appear on his driveway with some matches. Lee went on to add that his Land Rover was his "pride and joy" and said Lupton's actions had ruined his life. He told the court Lupton posted videos online of her throwing bricks at badgers and lacing bowls of food with glass. Neighbour Kavita Hayton, whose home was damaged by the incident, said the attack had left her "genuinely frightened" and in "a state of fear for many months". Defending, Jonathan Underhill, told the court his client had a single conviction for criminal damage on her record and that she had bipolar disorder. He asked the judge to give Lupton a suspended sentence to help with her rehabilitation. Judge James Newton-Price said the victims had suffered a "terrifying experience" and Lupton had developed a "fixation" and had become "irrationally obsessed". The judge added during sentencing: "You say you are horrified for what you've done. "I believe you have a realistic prospect of rehabilitation, and that imprisonment would reverse your progress." Lupton was ordered to pay costs of £1,000 and compensation of £7,835. She was handed two years' imprisonment, suspended for two years and was given a restraining order to stay away from Lee. In addition, Lupton has been banned from the village of Freshwater indefinitely. 9 Lupton has been banned from the village of Freshwater indefinitely Credit: Solent 9 The car was completely gutted Credit: Solent 9 Lupton was ordered to pay costs of £1,000 and compensation of £7,835 Credit: Solent
Scottish Sun
03-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Woman who torched neighbour's Land Rover because she thought his rescue badgers killed local cat is spared jail
She set a container ablaze and slid it under the motor MEOW DONE IT Woman who torched neighbour's Land Rover because she thought his rescue badgers killed local cat is spared jail Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A WOMAN who torched a neighbour's Land Rover because she thought his badgers killed a local cat has been spared jail. Graham Lee, 56, saw his Freelander destroyed as his furious neighbour attempted to kill the badgers living on his driveway. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Susan Lupton set her neighbour's Land Rover ablaze Credit: Solent 5 She had mistakenly believed that the animals Graham Lee cared for had killed a local cat Credit: Solent 5 Lupton avoided prison after admitting two counts of arson Credit: Solent Susan Lupton, 63, dubbed her neighbour the "evil badger man" as she believed the animals he cared for had killed another neighbour's pet cat. The arson took place at the coastal village of Freshwater Bay on the Isle of Wight, causing £18,500 worth of damages with Lee's Freelander destroyed. Another property was also damaged as the blaze spread to a neighbouring house. Police arrived to Lupton, who has bipolar disorder, having a manic episode, telling officers: "I did it, I'm responsible". She has avoided prison after admitting two counts of arson but has been banned from the area. Isle of Wight Court heard how Lupton set fire to Lee's Land Rover on June 20, 2024. She had set fire to a plastic container filled with white spirit before sliding it under the Freelander, according to prosecutor Joanna Staples. The vehicle was completely gutted and a window, guttering, cooker extractor and a tree were all damaged beyond repair on a neighbouring property. Lee, a wildlife volunteer, would leave food out for the badgers on his driveway, tried to put out the blaze himself before firefighters arrived. The badgers haven't returned to the property since the fire, he said. Lupton, who moved to the UK from South Africa in 1980, told police she had started the fire in an attempt to kill the badgers he was looking after. She believed they had killed a cat owned by another neighbour. Lupton also claimed she had learnt how to start the fire from a firefighter friend. The court heard how she had shared posts on her Facebook page claiming Lee was an "evil badger man". Moment dad calmly stretches as he's snared for shaking baby daughter to death In a victim impact statement, Lee said that Lupton was "sick, twisted and a manipulative individual". He added how she had left him constantly checking his security cameras out of fear she may appear on his driveway with some matches. Lee went on to add that his Land Rover was his "pride and joy" and said Lupton's actions had ruined his life. He told the court that Lupton has posted videos online of her throwing bricks at badgers and lacing bowls of food with glass. Neighbour Kavita Hayton, whose home was damaged by the incident, said the attack had left her "genuinely frightened" and in "a state of fear for many months". Lupton's barrister Jonathan Underhill told the court that Lupton had a single conviction for criminal damage on her record and that she had bipolar disorder. He asked the judge to give Lupton a suspended sentence to help with her rehabilitation. Judge James Newton-Price said the victims had suffered a "terrifying experience" and Lupton had developed a "fixation" and had become "irrationally obsessed". The judge added during sentencing: "You say you are horrified for what you've done. "I believe you have a realistic prospect of rehabilitation, and that imprisonment would reverse your progress." Lupton was ordered to pay costs of £1,000 and compensation of £7,835. She was handed two years' imprisonment, suspended for two years and was given a restraining order to stay away from Lee. In addition, Lupton has been banned from the village of Freshwater indefinitely. 5 Lee, a wildlife volunteer, said the badgers hadn't returned since the attack Credit: Solent
The Irish Sun
03-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Woman who torched neighbour's Land Rover because she thought his rescue badgers killed local cat is spared jail
A WOMAN who torched a neighbour's Land Rover because she thought his badgers killed a local cat has been spared jail. Graham Lee, 56, saw his Freelander destroyed as his furious neighbour attempted to kill the badgers living on his driveway. 5 Susan Lupton set her neighbour's Land Rover ablaze Credit: Solent 5 She had mistakenly believed that the animals Graham Lee cared for had killed a local cat Credit: Solent 5 Lupton avoided prison after admitting two counts of arson Credit: Solent Susan Lupton, 63, dubbed her neighbour the "evil badger man" as she believed the animals he cared for had killed another neighbour's pet cat. The arson took place at the coastal village of Freshwater Bay on the Another property was also damaged as the blaze spread to a neighbouring house. Police arrived to Lupton, who has bipolar disorder, having a manic episode, telling officers: "I did it, I'm responsible". Read more News She has avoided prison after admitting two counts of arson but has been banned from the area. She had set fire to a plastic container filled with white spirit before sliding it under the Freelander, according to prosecutor Joanna Staples. The vehicle was completely gutted and a window, guttering, cooker extractor and a tree were all damaged beyond repair on a neighbouring property. Most read in The Sun Lee, a wildlife volunteer, would leave food out for the badgers on his driveway, tried to put out the blaze himself before firefighters arrived. The badgers haven't returned to the property since the fire, he said. Lupton, who moved to the UK from South Africa in 1980, told police she had started the fire in an attempt to kill the badgers he was looking after. She believed they had killed a cat owned by another neighbour. Lupton also claimed she had learnt how to start the fire from a firefighter friend. The court heard how she had shared posts on her Facebook page claiming Lee was an "evil badger man". Moment dad calmly stretches as he's snared for shaking baby daughter to death In a victim impact statement, Lee said that Lupton was "sick, twisted and a manipulative individual". He added how she had left him constantly checking his security cameras out of fear she may appear on his driveway with some matches. Lee went on to add that his Land Rover was his "pride and joy" and said Lupton's actions had ruined his life. He told the court that Lupton has posted videos online of her throwing bricks at badgers and lacing bowls of food with glass. Neighbour Kavita Hayton, whose home was damaged by the incident, said the attack had left her "genuinely frightened" and in "a state of fear for many months". Lupton's barrister Jonathan Underhill told the court that Lupton had a single conviction for criminal damage on her record and that she had bipolar disorder. He asked the judge to give Lupton a suspended sentence to help with her rehabilitation. Judge James Newton-Price said the victims had suffered a "terrifying experience" and Lupton had developed a "fixation" and had become "irrationally obsessed". The judge added during sentencing: "You say you are horrified for what you've done. "I believe you have a realistic prospect of rehabilitation, and that imprisonment would reverse your progress." Lupton was ordered to pay costs of £1,000 and compensation of £7,835. She was handed two years' imprisonment, suspended for two years and was given a restraining order to stay away from Lee. In addition, Lupton has been banned from the village of Freshwater indefinitely. 5 Lee, a wildlife volunteer, said the badgers hadn't returned since the attack Credit: Solent 5 He tried to put out the blaze himself before firefighters arrived Credit: Solent
Metro
03-07-2025
- Metro
Woman set fire to neighbour's car after he fed a badger that she thought killed
A woman torched her neighbour's Land Rover because she believed the badgers he cared for killed a cat. Susan Lupton, 63, set fire to Graham Lee's car in an attempt to kill the badgers living on his driveway in Freshwater Bay on the Isle of Wight. The blaze not only gutted the 56-year-old's car but also damaged the home of neighbour Kavita Hayton as it spread, causing £18,500 in damages. Lupton had dubbed Graham, a wildlife volunteer, the 'evil badger man' on Facebook for leaving food outside for badgers. But a court heard how Lupton's 'fixation' led to her setting fire to a plastic container filled with white spirit under the car on June 20 last year. As the flames engulfed the Land Rover Freelander, Lutvia's fence, shed, tree and security camera were all singed. A window, toolbox, guttering, cooker extractor and a Japanese Maple Tree at the neighbouring property were also damaged beyond repair. Graham and Katvia, both pensioners, were in bed at the time of the fire, according to the Isle of Wight County Press. Graham suffered smoke inhalation after attempting to extinguish the blaze with a hose pipe. Lupton told police that she started the fire to kill the badgers, falsely believing they had killed a cat owned by a local homeowner. Yet Graham, who moved to the UK from South Africa in 1980, said the feline had simply died of old age. Lupton had been harassing Graham on Facebook and asked a firefighter friend how to start the inferno, prosecutor Joanna Staples said. In a victim impact statement, he described Lupton as a 'sick, twisted and manipulative individual' and feared she would appear outside his home with matches. Lupton had 'ruined his life' and destroyed his 'pride and joy', his 4×4, he added. Jonathan Underhill, defending, said Lupton had a single conviction for criminal damage on her record. She had bipolar disorder and Underhill asked the judge to impose a suspended sentence to help her ongoing rehabilitation. Judge James Newton-Price said that the victims in the case had suffered a 'terrifying experience' because of Lupton's 'irrational obsession'. The judge said: 'You were sectioned after the fire because you were suffering from an episode of mania. 'Extensive damage was done. It was a terrifying experience for the victims. 'You, living nearby, watched the terrifying incident and told an officer, 'I did it. I'm responsible'.' The judge added: 'You say you are horrified for what you've done. I believe you have a realistic prospect of rehabilitation, and that imprisonment would reverse your progress.' Lupton was sentenced to two years' imprisonment, suspended for two years, with a restraining order to stay away from Graham. She was ordered to pay costs of up to £1,000 and compensation of £7,835. Lupton has also been banned from the village of Freshwater. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: English Mediterranean island dubbed the UK's sunniest place is named 'best budget holiday' MORE: Full list of Poundland stores confirmed to close after chain sold for just £1 MORE: Couple died with their two dogs when their car plummeted 300ft off Isle of Wight cliff
