NewsUK NewsCourt caseAn arsonist has been jailed for life after setting fire to a wheelie bin outside a pensioner's home, killing 82-year-old John Edwards and leaving two of his relatives in comas.14:19, 06 Jul 2026Arsonist who murdered a pensioner in an "evil random attack" after setting a wheelie bin on fire outside his home has been jailed for life.‌Andrew Gorrell was wearing a Nightmare On Elm Street T-shirt – a horror film in which the central character was burned alive – when he randomly targeted the home of 82-year-old John Edwards, who died in hospital two weeks later.This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link . You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News , Flipboard , Apple News , TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage .Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌ArsonCourt caseCrimeBreaking News