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Father-of-two, 53, sentenced for handling goods stolen in burglary at Newport builder's yard

A man who handled £4,000 worth of stolen tools and boilers after a burglary at a builder’s yard has been ordered to do unpaid work.

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Father of two John Hendy, aged 53, held onto items that were stolen from a building site in Newport in February 2020.

Items were recovered but damage was caused in the burglary.

Hendy, of Meadow Road, Newport, pleaded guilty at Shrewsbury Crown Court to a charge of handling stolen goods. He has no previous convictions.