At the hearing, Mr Webb said he had a can of petrol and firelighters in the vehicle but denied starting a fire accidentally or on purpose.

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The court heard how Mr Baker bought two bottles of bleach, a packet of toothbrushes, a disposable barbecue and firelighters in the days after Mr Coates was killed.

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