Serial shoplifter given ‘one last chance to stop’ after seven thefts

A “professional shoplifter” who stole hundreds of pounds worth of stock from One Stop has been given “one more chance” to stay out of prison. Kelly Paddock, of Green Lane in Walsall, appeared at Wolverhampton Magistrates’ Court on Monday, October 18, charged with seven counts of theft and one count of disorderly behaviour. The 41-year-old originally denied all of the thefts but changed her plea…

First picture of thug who threatened to torch woman’s home and kick dog to death

This is the first picture of a thug who threatened to torch a woman’s home and kick her dog to death. Lee Piper, of Hurlingham Road, Kingstanding, denied assault by beating, common assault and threatening to destroy property, but was found guilty of all three charges in August. Between April 1 and April 30 this year, the 47-year-old assaulted a woman by beating her in the Norton area of…