Thief spared prison term

A PROLIFIC thief has been spared prison after magistrates heard he was trying to turn his life around.
By The Newsroom
Published 1st Feb 2013, 11:30 BST

Ian Joseph, 34, of Caunton Avenue, Mapperly admitted stealing two lipsticks, worth £20, from the Body Shop in Worksop on 9th January.

Defence solicitor David Verity said Joseph has moved to Nottingham for a ‘fresh start.’ On previous occasions he would get involved with drugs and theft when released from custody.

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Mr Verity said: “He has a bad record but is desperate to some himself out. For the first in a long time he has a real chance because he has supported accommodation.”

Joseph was given a 12 month community order and ordered to pay a £60 victim surcharge.

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