Prolific Warrington offender jailed again

A prolific offender from Warrington has been jailed again after he pleaded guilty to multiple offences.

Leon Sherratt’s latest offending began on Sunday 2 February when he stole items from vehicles in the Latchford area.

Then, on Friday 21 February police were called to reports of a disturbance at an address on Cromwell Court.

Officers attended the scene and located Sherratt along with a woman. He was searched at the address and found in possession of a quantity of amphetamine along with a bank card which was not in his name.

The 40-year-old of Orange Grove, Poulton-with-Fearnhead, was arrested at the scene and later charged with two counts of theft from a motor vehicle, breaching a criminal behaviour order (CBO) and possession of class B drugs (amphetamine).

Sherratt appeared at Warrington Magistrates Court on Saturday 22 February where he pleaded guilty to the charges. He was sentenced to a total of 20 weeks in prison and ordered to pay £154 court costs.

Following the sentencing Police Constable Andy Schofield said:

“Sherratt is a prolific offender, and I welcome the fact that the is now back behind bars.

“During his crime spree he once again breached his CBO and also stole items from a number of cars.

 “Thankfully, as a result of the work of the team here at Warrington, and intelligence we received from the local community, Sherratt was swiftly identified, and he is now being held accountable for his actions.”