Christmas lights thief is sent to jail

A man who stole £75 worth of Christmas lights was jailed for three months when he appeared at Londonderry Magistrates Court.
Bishop street CourthouseBishop street Courthouse
Bishop street Courthouse

Kelvin James Kane (20), of Jefferson Court, pleaded guilty to theft of lights from B&M Bargains on December 11, last year. He also admitted a charge of burglary with intent to steal. The court was told he was identified on CCTV. On November 5 Kane stole a soft drink worth £1.

The defence said Kane’s offending had come to the attention of certain elements and he intended to move on release.