Newtown man already behind bars handed prison sentence for handling stolen goods
The 20-year-old was in prison after he threatened to cut the heads of two brothers
A Newtown man who tried to sell a stolen motorbike has been given four weeks in prison to add to his current sentence.
Scott David Stirling was jailed in February after he threatened to cut the heads of two brothers while brandishing a machete in a Newtown alleyway.
He was jailed for more than three years after admitting affray, possessing a bladed article and two counts of strangulation.
The 20-year-old admitted handling stolen goods belonging to Kimberley Jones on November 20, 2024, when he appeared at Llandrindod Wells Magistrates Court on Tuesday (June 16).
Stirling of Frolic Street appeared via a video link from prison from HMP Berwyn and the court was told his current sentence will continue until August 8, 2027.
Prosecuting, Victoria Vasey said a number of items were stolen from Ms Jones back in 2024 including a motorbike, tools and a jet wash.
She said the total for the goods was about £12,000 but she did not have an itemised list for the court.
Ms Vasey said Stirling was caught trying to sell the KTM50 motorbike online for £260, which was probably a lot less than what it was worth.
She said Stirling is currently serving a custodial sentence that pre-dates this matter.
Mitigating, Mr Geraint Parry asked the magistrates to give Stirling a short custodial sentence that would run concurrently with his current sentence.
He said this matter should have been dealt with previously and he said it was an old bike and it had been recovered.
Magistrates gave Stirling four weeks in prison to run concurrently with the sentence he is already serving, so he will not serve any more time.
He will also have to pay a £154 victim surcharge and £85 costs on his release.