the defendant “hoofed it” after being caught in the act by police

wanderer


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Message Posted:
29/09/2010 13:59

A metal thief who was caught red-handed led police officers on a frantic chase around the streets of the Black Country – on a horse and cart.

Paul Halls reached speeds of 20mph as his horse galloped through Coalpool in Walsall.

Police chased after the cart with their sirens blazing and blue lights flashing.

The 20-year-old yesterday appeared at Walsall Magistrates Court, where he was fined £50 after admitting the unusual charge of driving a carriage namely horse and cart furiously to the obstruction, annoyance and danger of the residents.

Halls, of Warner Road, Coalpool, was caught trying to steal two metal gates worth £1,369 from land belonging Walsall Housing Group on July 7.

Residents living near to the scene in Beddowes Road, Ryecroft, called the police, who saw Halls trying to load the gates on to the cart with two other men.

Mr Peter Smedley, prosecuting, said the defendant “hoofed it” after being caught in the act by police. )



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Baspinar Bob


Joined: 15/02/2008
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Message Posted:
29/09/2010 14:07

I wonder if he was related to Del Trotter.



Bob.

deputydawg


Joined: 30/03/2010
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Message Posted:
29/09/2010 14:42

Should be an open and shut case !

deputydawg


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Message Posted:
29/09/2010 14:43

Open the cell door then shut it behind him.