Lorraine Pile, aged 27, of The Hide, Netherfield, pleaded guilty to one count of arson at Aylesbury Crown Court on Tuesday 16 July where she was sentenced to four years and six months’ imprisonment.
This is in connection with an incident on 17 April when Pile started a fire in the reception area of Milton Keynes University Hospital.
Pile was arrested on 18 April and was charged the following day.
Investigating officer, Detective Constable Greg Hughes, of Force CID, based at Milton Keynes police station, said: “Pile’s actions were reckless and could have resulted in extensive damage to the hospital, putting lives at risk.
“Thankfully, the fire was located and put out quickly.
“As a result of her actions, Pile will now serve a prison sentence.”
