Sheriff reveals personal impact of housebreakings as he jails Lanarkshire burglar for two years

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A sheriff expressed sympathy for housebreaking victims from Lanarkshire after revealing it had happened to him.Sheriff Joseph Hughes said the experience was "horrific" as he jailed culprit Charles Bradley for two years this week.Bradley, 44, admitted stealing jewellery, watches, handbags and other items after breaking into two properties in Coatbridge on October 13 last year.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android He appeared from custody via video link at Airdrie Sheriff Court.The court heard that Bradley targeted homes in Coatbridge's Davaar Drive and Deanbank Road.Sheriff Hughes told him: "The experience of coming home to find your house has been broken into and ransacked is a horrific one and one that I have experienced myself."It was more than 20 years ago but I still remember vividly how it felt."I can only imagine what the occupants of these two homes felt."Bradley's jail sentence was reduced from three years because of his guilty pleas and backdated to October 17 as he has been in custody since then.The sheriff noted that he had co-operated with the police and all of the stolen property had been recovered. * Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire.

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