Thief's curfew for Christmas...
Published Date:
06 October 2008
By Suzanne Rutter
AN amateur footballer will spend his 21st birthday, Christmas and New Year indoors after stealing ale from a shop.
David Wallace, who plays for Ovenden Amateurs, was told by magistrates it was time to grow up, before giving him a 13-week curfew.
Wallace, of Ashville Gardens, Pellon, Halifax, admitted stealing £36 worth of lager from McColls, Pellon, Halifax, when he was drunk.
Chairwoman of the bench Lynne Mackenzie said: "The time has come for some serious growing up. There is method to our madness because you will be in for Christmas and New Year. I'm sure that will seem harsh to you but it won't do you any harm."
Abby Langford, prosecuting, said: "He had a couple of drinks before going into the shop."
Mark Newall, for Wallace, said he was a self-employed plasterer and a devoted footballer.
"It was a red-hot, sunny day. He started drinking early but ran out of beer and took it upon himself to restock the party. He was attempting to get beer for his friends and has been left to carry the can."
The curfew will last from 7.30pm to 6.30am.
The full article contains 196 words and appears in Evening Courier newspaper.
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Last Updated:
06 October 2008 7:53 AM
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Source:
Evening Courier
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Location:
Halifax
