Relu Tanase, 35, from Birmingham, has dodged sentencing at Oxford Crown Court—at least for now. The defendant appeared via video link from prison on February 18, but won’t hear his sentence until March 11.
Crime Spree Behind Brewery Mayhem
- July 22, 2023: Drove a Nissan Interstar on the A338 at Frilford while disqualified, uninsured, and using a mobile phone.
- July 13, 2023: Dangerous driving and criminal damage at Hook Norton Brewery.
- November 2023 to December 2023: Caught stealing window frames, scrap metal, car parts, boiler, and a car battery – items worth £5,270.64 in total.
Judge Delays Sentencing for Report
The sentencing was postponed to allow a pre-sentence report to be prepared. Tanase, of Fentham Road, Erdington, now has to wait until March 11 for the court’s final ruling.
