AN arsonist who torched her flat while high on cocaine and cannabis has been jailed. Emma West risked the lives of fellow Sovereign Housing tenants when she reportedly suffered a “perfect storm” of a mental breakdown. At Reading Crown Court on Monday, August 12, West – formerly of Fountain Gardens, off Ashridge Court, Newbury – appeared for sentencing. She had admitted committing arson on Saturday, June 1 and has previous convictions for 35 offences including assault, criminal damage and disorderly behaviour. Jack Preece, prosecuting, said 34-year-old West had called South Central Ambulance Se…