Wigan burglar tried to steal trophy

Shane Massey, 27, of Orchard Street, Wigan, appeared before town justices to plead guilty to snatching the crystal Queen’s award from Leigh Spinners’ Mill. He was given a three-year conditional discharge and ordered to pay victim services and the court £107. Co-accused – 26-year-old Ryan Woodworth of Frog Lane, Wigan – also admitted the theft and cannabis possession but will be sentenced on February 8.

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