Two Ilkeston men have been sentenced as part of the latest round of cases heard in Derbyshire courts.
The offences include threats of violence, drug possession and a string of shop thefts across multiple stores.
Brian Smedley – Duke Street, Ilkeston
The 45-year-old pleaded guilty to:
- Using threats of violence
- Possession of cannabis
He was sentenced to:
- 12 weeks in prison, suspended for 12 months
- Ordered to pay £50 compensation and £85 court costs
Paul Hallam – Wesley Street, Ilkeston
The 36-year-old admitted a series of thefts from shops across the area, including:
- Asda
- Tesco
- Aldi
- One Stop
- Co-op
Items stolen included food, alcohol and household goods, with a total value of around £270.
He was sentenced to:
- 26 weeks in prison, suspended for 12 months
- Ordered to pay £570 compensation and £385 court costs