Burglar who targeted Calderdale homes caged for more than four years

A burglar who targeted homes in Sowerby Bridge and Pye Nest has been jailed for four and a half years.
By The Newsroom
Published 11th Jan 2019, 14:11 BST
Updated 11th Jan 2019, 15:14 BST

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Stephen Paine raided homes in CalderdaleStephen Paine raided homes in Calderdale
Stephen Paine raided homes in Calderdale

Stephen Paine, aged 42 of no fixed abode, was jailed for the offences which were committed overnight on December 11 last year.

He was jailed for four years six months at Bradford Crown Court for three offences of burglary.

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MORE CRIME NEWS: Van driver arrested in Sowerby Bridge after being three times over the drink limitDetective Inspector Gary Stephenson, of Calderdale CID, said: “I welcome yesterday’s sentence and Paine now has considerable time in prison to consider his actions.

“Having someone breaking into your home can be extremely traumatic so hopefully his victims can find some comfort in the sentence.”

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