Overview
- Paul Solway was sentenced at Derby Crown Court on Wednesday to 11 years in prison and must serve two thirds before parole review.
- Prosecutors said he disconnected a basement gas pipe and set a kitchen chair alight on June 10, 2025, which triggered a blast that damaged six houses on Eden Street.
- Three properties were later demolished for safety as nearby homes and cars also suffered heavy damage.
- Police released doorbell video showing the front of the house blown into the street, and gas network firm Cadent found no pre‑existing leak, supporting the conclusion of deliberate tampering.
- Victim statements said his partner lost all possessions and now relies on council housing, and the judge imposed a restraining order that bars Solway from contacting her.