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A Cottam man found hiding in a bush by police has been jailed for burglaries in Leyland

Online Niel November 21, 2024

A Cottam man found hiding in a bush by police has been jailed for burglaries in Leyland — David Lunt was jailed for a series of offenses in Leyland Pic: South Ribble Police

A burglar who was found hiding in a bush following a string of burglaries has been jailed.

South Ribble Police were called to the Caton Lane and Lancaster Lane areas of Leyland in the early hours of Friday, May 31 of this year.

David Lunt, 22, was found hiding in nearby bush by officers.

He was charged with burglary of a dwelling, attempted burglary of a dwelling, theft from a motor vehicle, two counts of attempted burglary of a dwelling and two counts of burglary of a dwelling.

Lunt, of Fallow Avenue, Cottlepleaded guilty to all offenses and was sentenced at Preston Crown Court on Monday, November 18, to 18 months in prison.

DC Wright from the South Residential Burglary team said: “Burglary can have significant psychological, emotional and financial effects on victims.

“Everyone should feel safe in their own home and Lunt took that from his victims.

“We are pleased that he will spend time in prison and that he will not be able to disrupt anyone else’s life.”

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