Sheffield landlord convicted after firefighter fell through floor

At an earlier hearing, Ahmed admitted six charges of failing to comply with sections of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

On Thursday, Ahmed was told to carry out 250 hours of community service and ordered to pay £10,000 in prosecution costs.

Judge Graham Robinson found there was a real risk of serious harm to people during the incident, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said.

“Mr Ahmed had a willful disregard for the safety of individuals,” he said.

“There was a terrible fire which resulted in a firefighter falling down the stairs – it could have been catastrophic and in my view it was a near fatal fire.”

Deputy Fire Chief Andy Strelczenie said there could have been “a catastrophic outcome” had it not been for firefighters.

“Due to the lack of fire safety systems and management within this premises, it was extremely fortuitous in this case that people did not die,” he said.

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