Overview

• At a July 2 hearing, Susan Lupton admitted torching neighbour Graham Lee’s Land Rover in June 2024 after falsely believing his rescued badgers had killed a cat.
• Judge James Newton-Price cited her bipolar disorder diagnosis and rehabilitation prospects when imposing a suspended two-year prison sentence.
• She must complete 30 court-ordered rehabilitation sessions, pay nearly £20,000 in compensation and costs, and adhere to a restraining order.
• The restraining order bars Lupton from Freshwater and prohibits any contact with her victims to protect public safety.
• Victims and local residents report ongoing unease following months of online harassment, property damage and psychological trauma.