Ella Potter, 28, is said to have demanded money with menaces in threats made against Norton Peskett solicitors, which has offices in Norwich and Great Yarmouth.

Norwich Magistrates’ Court was told the defendant is accused of having told a senior partner of the firm on July 17 last year that the arson threat would be carried out unless a six-figure cash demand was paid.

Potter, who is male but who identifies as a transgender female, appeared in court to face a single........

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