Theft from Aldi and Morrisons, drug possession and assault: Cases from Sunderland and South Tyneside before magistrates

The following cases were heard at South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court.

Craig Nicholson, 40, of Beach Road, South Shields, was jailed for 22 weeks for a string of offences.

He admitted entering Morrisons in Jarrow as a trespasser and stealing Tramadol tablets, assault, three charges of failing to surrender to custody and theft from Aldi. He was found guilty of criminal damage. He was ordered to pay £800 in compensation.

Cally Marie McDougal, 27, of John Williamson Street, South Shields, admitted breaching a community order and was given two days of rehabilitation activity.

Edward Robson, 68, of Eastbourne Parade, Hebburn, was fined £60 after he was found guilty of breaching a community order.

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