Suspended sentence for theft

A man who stole £430 worth of razors and blades received a suspended sentence when his case came before Londonderry Magistrates Court.
By The Newsroom
Published 13th Dec 2014, 11:30 BST
Derry's Courthouse on Bishop Street. 3003JM66Derry's Courthouse on Bishop Street. 3003JM66
Derry's Courthouse on Bishop Street. 3003JM66

Mark Anthony Brown (38), of Hawthorn Drive, pleaded guilty to five charges of theft at a Boots Chemists between March 4 and March 14. Sentencing was deferred to allow for restitution.

He stole them sell to fund his gambling habit.

A two-month suspended sentence and Restitution Order for £253.42 was made.

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Defence counsel Stephen Mooney said the razors were not stolen out of greed but to fund this habit.

He told the court the 38-year-old has sought help for his problem, is repaying the money and just over £250 is still outstanding.