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Woman pleads guilty to arson at mental health unit

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Powell, S. (2026, October 21). Woman pleads guilty to arson at mental health unit. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-21/north-west-regional-hospital-spencer-clinic-arson-guilty-plea/107292264

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A 28-year-old woman has entered a guilty plea to charges of arson at North West Regional Hospital's Spencer Clinic in Tasmania. This occurred when she set fire to the mental health unit, which was housing 19 patients at the time. As a result, alternative accommodation for these patients had to be arranged. The case will proceed to sentencing in the Supreme Court.

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A 28-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to setting a fire at the Spencer Clinic of North West Regional Hospital in Tasmania, which is dedicated to mental health care. At the time of the arson, there were 19 patients admitted to the clinic, requiring alternative accommodations for them. The incident led to court proceedings where she appeared before a judge and admitted her guilt on charges of arson. She will now face sentencing in the Supreme Court.

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