Arson about: Prison for Wayne Fontana

Wayne Fontana's decision to turn up at court for the hearing into his arson charges dressed sort of like Justice may not have worked that well:

The judge criticised the former lead singer of the Mindbenders, real name Glyn Ellis, for arriving at Derby Crown court dressed as the Lady of Justice.

He had to hand [in] a sword and scales to guards but wore a crown, cape and dark glasses, claiming "justice is blind".

The judge, Andrew Hamilton, wasn't amused:

: "He regards this whole procedure as a pantomime.

"He has come dressed as a fool and he wants to act like a fool - I hope they give him a prison uniform at Nottingham Prison to keep him warm."

Fontana has pleaded guilty to arson being reckless to whether life is endangered, but denies arson with intent to endanger life. Fontana had set fire to a car driven by a bailiff who visited his home.

The case is adjourned until July; Fontana has been remanded in custody and the judge has ordered psychological reports.