However , in March 2010 Mel Broughton had his conviction overturned , arguing that the DNA evidence in the case had been unreliable .
Following his retrial in 2009 he was convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison for conspiracy to commit arson .
In March 2010 Mel Broughton had his conviction overturned , arguing that the DNA evidence in the case had been unreliable .
Following his retrial in 2009 he was convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison for conspiracy to commit arson .