Woolwich Baguette Bandit on the Run
Spencer Coates, 49, no fixed address, is wanted by police after stealing a baguette and drink from Greggs in Woolwich on April 21. He also broke a community protection notice by hanging around Woolwich town centre and threatening Greggs staff. Coates has skipped his court bail and now has a warrant out for his arrest.
Dartford Woman Jailed for Assault and Theft
Debbie Neagle, 34, from Bevis Close, Dartford, admitted assaulting a woman and stealing from a Co-Op in Dartford on April 14. She also confessed to theft at Iceland in Dartford two days later. Neagle was handed a 23-week jail sentence for her crimes.
Lewisham Man Behind Bars for Threats and Assault
Ernest Downing, 57, no fixed abode Lewisham, pleaded guilty to threatening to damage a man’s car tyres and assaulting him on March 26. He was sentenced to 10 weeks in jail after making knife threats that terrified the victim.
Sidcup Teen Fined and Banned After Pitch Invasion
Bobby Grogan, 18, of Rosebery Avenue, Sidcup, admitted stepping onto an area near the pitch at Millwall’s The Den on April 27. He was fined £120 and slapped with a three-year football banning order to keep him off the terraces.
Crime Crackdown Continues
Courts have been busy dealing with a series of thefts, assaults, and public disorder cases. Sentences and penalties aim to punish offenders and deter similar behaviour in the future.
