Man jailed for Herefordshire burglaries

A 63-year-old man was yesterday (Thursday 20 March) jailed for two residential burglaries in Herefordshire.

Martin Bradley, of Austin Road in Bromsgrove, was handed a 16-month prison sentence for the burglaries which he committed in 2023.

Bradley forced entry into a property in Ullingswick on 23 May, causing damage to the house, and stole household items and taxidermy poultry.

A week later, on 30 May, Bradley broke into a second property in Dinedor. On this occasion cash, jewellery and garden tools were amongst the items stolen. He used two different vehicles in the burglary – using one to flee the scene in and then switched to another shortly after.

He was charged with two counts of burglary dwelling and theft on 31 May 2023 and pleaded guilty to the offences earlier this year on 18 February.

Bradley was sentenced to 16-months imprisonment for both charges which will run concurrently.

DC Simon Caine of Proactive CID in Hereford said: “Despite Bradley switching vehicles after fleeing from the Dinedor burglary to evade police, he was stopped by officers in Bromyard later the same day, and items from the break-in were located stashed under his drivers’ seat.

“We were able to identify Bradley’s vehicle at the Ullingswick address through CCTV footage. He was seen at the property 11 days before the offence and then again on the day he broke in.

“We will continue to pursue offenders like Bradley whose actions cause financial loss and emotional distress to victims.”

Issued by EL, Corporate Communications.