Thief who assaulted man and stole petrol from Sainsbury's in Shrewsbury is jailed
A thief who stole petrol and assaulted a man has been jailed for eight weeks.
Published 5th Jun 2024, 06:05 GMT
Updated 5th Jun 2024, 08:48 GMT
Colin Dillon, aged 30, attacked his victim in Shrewsbury and stole fuel from Sainsbury's at Meole Brace Retail Park, Shrewsbury last Saturday.
He also failed to provide a breath sample to police when he was asked to.
Dillon, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty at Kidderminster Magistrates Court to theft from a shop, assault by beating and failing to provide a specimen for analysis.
As well as jailing Dillon, magistrates also ordered him to pay £25 in compensation to the victim of his assault and £11.20 to Sainsbury's.