Denise Welch’s stalker jailed for starting fire in TV star’s driveway

Denise Welch gave evidence by video-link from the US

She said: “I have a wonderful life and this man has permanently scarred it.”

It spread to the garage attached to their house and caused £4,285 of damage.

The former Coronation Street actress told Manchester Crown Court that his actions had "changed her life".

He was jailed for seven years and seven months for stalking, arson, possession of a knife and criminal damage.

JUSTICE SERVED Denise Welch’s knife-carrying arsonist stalker jailed for seven years