Community sentence for man who damaged two cars and stole a security camera

Car vandal attacks and the theft of a security camera landed a Wigan man with a community sentence.
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David Johnson, 51, of Sillitoe Drive, Wigan, also appeared before magistrates to admit using a public electronic communications network to cause annoyance or anxiety.

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The offences took place on February 9 and saw Johnson damage cars belonging to Lee Knowles and take an £85 security camera from Christopher Brizell.

Penalties include an alcohol treatment programme, 28-day electronically-tagged night curfew and 32 days’ rehabilitation activities plus a compensation pay-out.