Drug addict jailed after robbing pensioner in Larkhall

Mama June Shannon is finally understanding what an addict means.

hereOfficers did arrive later, and he told them: "I need help".They drew a taser, but he complied and was arrested, prosecutor Simone Flynn said.The shop assistant didn't realise at the time that Cope was holding a 'small' samurai sword.It had been kept within its sheath, and wasn't brandished or used to threaten anyone.The shop assistant said there had been a number of customers coming in and out of the shop, including children, during the incident on February 15.Cope admitted possessing an

Sitting too long in a relative’s garden saw a Stonehouse man jailed for two months.Brian Galloway was under a 7pm curfew and had stayed out later than he was allowed.Galloway, 31, appeared from custody at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Monday and admitted breaching the curfew in Albert Drive, Larkhall, on Friday, June 19.It had been imposed on the persistent offender only four days earlier.The court heard police on patrol spotted Galloway in the garden with two other people.The officers were aware

police officer has been caged for contacting sex workers before meeting them to use their services while on duty. PC Christopher Taylor was sentenced to eight months behind bars after admitting misconduct in a public office, according to the Manchester Evening News.

hereOn two occasions, Taylor met one of the women for sex while off duty.

Minshull Street Crown Court heard.

Leigh, on the evening of November 8 2019. Hughes, of Church Street, Bickershaw, then used the bottle to hit Mr Maloney, 26, in the legs and body, before kicking him in the head at least once.

here"She fell to the ground and what followed was a tug of war with the defendant trying to pull it off her and her very gamely trying to stop him," said Mr Williams.The bag broke during the incident, others intervened and Shepherd ran away empty-handed.The incident left the woman with a sore back and a cut to her ear.A PCSO was called to the scene and Shepherd tried to run away but he was arrested nearby.

this link, enter your email address, and select 'MyBolton News'. It's as simple as that.A spokesman for GMP Traffic wrote: "ME11 just stopped this Ford Focus off the network on Waterloo Street Bolton after it attempted to lose the patrol in a nearby estate.

here.To download our app to get all the latest news visit here.Siddall, of Wellington Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, received an extended sentence comprising of four years and eight years months in prison, and an extended licence period of two years and six months.He pleaded guilty to robbery and taking a vehicle without consent.Shockledge, of Assheton Close, Ashton-under-Lyne, also admitted robbery and taking a vehicle without consent.He also received an extended sentence, comprising of four years

hereWhen police searched his car they found cannabis, said to be worth between £180 and £360, and cocaine thought to be worth £925.Two mobile phones were also found, with text messages discovered which related to the dealing of cannabis.Defending, Dan Gaskell said that Wild has since 'turned his life around', living with his partner and their child.He said that at the time of the incident, Wild had been diagnosed with a medical condition and was 'struggling to cope mentally'.The court was told

By Caroline Framke

A drunk man has been jailed after he hurled abuse at paramedics who were tending to him and found him with a steak knife in his waistband.

An armed robber who failed to escape with cash after a shopkeeper tried to disarm him has been jailed for four years.