Wandering Burglar Caught and Caged for Three Years!

Paul Hayward, 51, a drifter with no fixed address, faced the music at Portsmouth Crown Court yesterday. He was charged with burglary after a break-in on Forton Road on the evening of July 7.

Swift Justice After Summer Break-in

Investigators cracked the case wide open, leading to Hayward’s quick conviction and a hefty three-year jail sentence.

Detectives Praise Spot-On Work

Officials hailed the police team for their sharp and thorough investigation, calling it “a great piece of work.”

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