Scaffolder in court for looting in London

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The Scaffolder is among a string of suspected rioters and looters who were facing court today.

805 arrests have been made in London so far after four nights of violence across the UK.

Christopher Heart, 23,  Chingford, Essex, was caught red-handed in a JD sports shop in the same area wearing brand new trainers and a body warmer with the tags still attached.

the dad of two pleaded guilty to burglary with intent to steal he said he was “sorry for the inconvenience caused by the recent riots”

shouted he was “sorry for the inconvenience caused by the recent riots” after pleading guilty to burglary with intent to steal at Highbury Magistrates Court.

The case was committed to the Crown Court as magistrates  ruled they had insufficient powers to sentence him.

Written by Daniel Norton

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