Two brazen burglars were caught red-handed minutes after ripping off cars from a Swanley driveway. The drama kicked off just before 1am when police were called to a house break-in near Goldsel Road.
Police Chase Hits 85mph on M25
Jewellery, a wallet, a pricey watch — along with keys to an Audi and a Mazda — were stolen in the raid. Officers quickly spotted the stolen Mazda racing towards the Dartford River Crossing, driven by 18-year-old Liam Madgwick.
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Three Jail Sentences for Swanley Crime Spree
- Michael Allison, 21, Ilford: Pleaded guilty to burglary and theft. Sentenced to 2 years 4 months in jail.
- Liam Madgwick, 18, Dagenham: Also admitted to dangerous driving and no licence/insurance. Sentenced to 16 months in a young offender institution.
- Kian O’Connor, 20, South Ockendon: Turned himself in a day after the burglary. Admitted to burglary and vehicle theft. Sentenced to 18 months in a young offender institution.
The stolen Audi remains missing, but police cracked down hard on the trio.
Detective Constable Rosie Acton said: “Burglary and car theft cause huge upset and anxiety to victims. These crimes don’t just bite financially — they steal the sense of security from people’s own homes and communities.”
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“We’re relentless in hunting down offenders who come into our neighbourhoods just to commit crime. Our swift response and investigations show how dedicated we are to keeping people safe.”
