Wigan burglar tried to steal trophy

A burglar admitted sneaking into offices to steal a trophy.
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Shane Massey, 27, of Orchard Street, Wigan, appeared before town justices to plead guilty to snatching the crystal Queen’s award from Leigh Spinners’ Mill. He was given a three-year conditional discharge and ordered to pay victim services and the court £107. Co-accused – 26-year-old Ryan Woodworth of Frog Lane, Wigan – also admitted the theft and cannabis possession but will be sentenced on February 8.

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