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Activist cleared in firebomb case Jury discharged in firebomb case
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An animal rights campaigner accused of firebombing Oxford University has been cleared at the city's Crown Court. The jury in the trial of an animal rights campaigner accused of firebombing Oxford University colleges has been discharged
Mel Broughton, 48, of Semilong Road in Northampton, had denied targeting Queen's College with explosives.Mel Broughton, 48, of Semilong Road in Northampton, had denied targeting Queen's College with explosives.
The jury was unable to reach verdicts on two other charges of conspiracy to commit arson and possession of articles with intent to destroy property. The jury was unable to reach verdicts on charges of conspiracy to commit arson and possession of articles with intent to destroy property.
He was cleared of keeping an explosive substance with intent.
The jury was discharged by Judge Patrick Eccles QC. Mr Broughton stays in custody until a further hearing.The jury was discharged by Judge Patrick Eccles QC. Mr Broughton stays in custody until a further hearing.