Young man jailed for killing vulnerable pensioner in house fire

The victim's brother said: "In the months prior to Gerry's death, we as a family became more aware of Gerry's increased vulnerability."

The judge sentenced him to nine years in prison, with one year suspended, and said that it was essential that he be supervised in the community on his release. File photo

A 21-year-old man has been jailed for eight years for killing a vulnerable pensioner by setting fire to his home five years ago.

Aaron McDonagh (21), of no fixed abode, had pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of 61-year-old Gerry Marron on March 21, 2016. He was 16 at the time.