Matthew James Davey gets 22 years for attempted murder, family violence, drug and firearm trafficking

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Updated December 11 2021 - 8:56am, first published December 10 2021 - 3:28pm
18 years' prison for setting partner on fire
18 years' prison for setting partner on fire

The man who tried to kill his girlfriend by setting her on fire will serve an 18-year prison sentence for his crimes, which were described as a "cruel and horrific way" to exert control, and an "arrogant expression of dominance".

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