Notorious Wigan shoplifter Zara Fairhurst is jailed again after latest thieving spree

A Wigan thief with a truly terrible criminal record is back behind bars after yet another shoplifting spree.

By Charles Graham

Published 2nd Jul 2022, 12:30 BST

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Borough magistrates heard that 31-year-old Zara Fairhurst's latest crimes were aggravated by the fact that they were committed while she was supposedly serving a community sentence.

The hearing was told that Fairhurst, of Vulcan Road, Marsh Green, stole Yankee candles, electronic cigarettes and liquids, razors and meat totalling more than £850 from Asda (three visits) and B&M Bargains in May and June.

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She was told she had shown a "flagrant disregard" for court orders, people and their property and because she had flouted the most recent community punishment, she would be sent to prison for another five weeks. She must also pay £340 in compensation.