"You shouldn't be surprised if your door comes in on Christmas Day."
20.12.2021 - 21:39 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A serving police officer has been hauled before a court after stealing uniform from his own colleagues.
PC Edward Ballantyne-Rowland, 25, who works in GMP's Oldham district, stole boots, jackets, and even epaulettes belonging to his fellow officers.
Appearing at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court today, the officer was sentenced for three counts of theft having pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing.
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"You shouldn't be surprised if your door comes in on Christmas Day."
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