Thief jailed after stealing charity box from Newport pub

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Kieron Davies (Image: Gwent Police)

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A 39-year-old has been sent to prison after breaking into a city centre bar and making off with cash, alcohol and a charity collection box.

The burglary

Kieron Davies targeted McCann’s in Newport on 7 December last year.

Sentencing

Appearing at Newport Magistrates’ Court, Davies pleaded guilty to burglary. District Judge Sophie Toms handed him a 14-week custodial sentence and ordered him to pay £250 in compensation.

Background

Formerly of Newport and now held at Parc Prison in Bridgend, Davies was locked up earlier this year for similar offences.