Arsonist gets death sentence for attack

An arsonist who poured gasoline over a tent and set it on fire, resulting in the death of a farmer who was inside, has been sentenced to death. Three other villagers suffered serious injuries.

Two others involved in the attack in Shandong province, which was triggered by a land dispute, were jailed for life on Thursday by Qingdao Intermediate People's Court.

Wang Yuefu was sentenced to death for arson, while Du Qunshan, a former official at Dujiatuan village in Pingdu, a county-level city, and Li Qing received life sentences. Four others, including Cui Lianguo, the legal representative of developer Qingdao Guihe Real Estate, received prison terms ranging from six to 19 years. Wang and Cui said they would appeal.