Wigan serial thief back behind bars

By Charles Graham
Published 2nd Nov 2021, 08:18 BST
Updated 2nd Nov 2021, 08:26 BST
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One of Wigan’s most prolific criminals is beginning another year-long stretch in prison after his latest thieving spree.

Arthur McLean, 50, of no fixed address, appeared before Wigan justices to admit stealing wine and cider from B&M Bargains in Standishgate on September 21 and shaving products from the Grand Arcade’s Boots store on September 29.

By entering these two stores, McLean was also then in breach of a criminal behaviour order imposed by the court in February.

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He admitted to the breaches and also to failing to adhere to supervision requirements following a previous spell behind bars.

As well as his 52-week jail sentence, McLean was also ordered to pay £128 to victim services.