Israeli businessman smashed up Park Lane hotel, causing £100k worth of damage court hears

In the course of his 100 minute rampage, Mr. Tsofan destroyed antique chests, two televisions, speakers, wooden furniture and multiple tabletops as well as causing damage to artwork and wallpaper.

Mr. Tsofan, of no fixed address, is denying arson, criminal damage to property and two assaults of emergency workers, namely police officers, due to reason of insanity.

Prosecutor Christopher Jenkins said: ‘It is not disputed that Mr Tsofan committed the acts that he is accused of.

‘Mr Tsofan was assisted after these incidents by three expert psychiatrists, in essence all three or less agreed Mr Tsofan could avail himself of the defence of insanity.

‘Mr Tsofan was in the middle of an acute manic episode.”