Malvern burglar sent to prison for more than two years

A Malvern man was sentenced to just over two years and four months in prison for burglary when he appeared in court today (Tuesday 9 June).

David Cox, 41, of Martin Close, Malvern, pleaded guilty to burglary dwelling and breaching a restraining order at Worcester Crown Court.

Cox (pictured) was sentenced to a total of 876 days in prison (two years, four months and 26 days) for the burglary offence and the restraining order to run concurrently.

He was arrested on Saturday 9 May near to Elgar Avenue by Malvern Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) officers PC Wayne Waldron and PCSO Becky Bullock, who spotted him hiding in a hedge.

Working with CID, they brought him before the court and he was sentenced today.

PC Wayne Waldron, the arresting officer, said: “Cox is a persistent thief and burglar in Malvern whose criminality negatively impacts residents and businesses in our community.

“We are pleased to have caught him not long after he had committed this burglary and collect the evidence so CID could build the case which has seen him sent to prison today to protect the people of Malvern from his harmful actions.”