Burnley man (30) jailed for handling stolen goods

By Faiza Afzaal
Published 19th Feb 2021, 15:00 BST
Updated 19th Feb 2021, 15:21 BST
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A Burnley man has been sentenced to 35 months in prison after pleading guilty to two offences of handling stolen goods.

Michael Royal (30), from Burnley, was sentenced in relation to a number of burglaries across the Burnley and Pendle area.

A spokesman for Burnley and Padiham Police said: "Michael Royal, aged 30, from the Burnley area has been sentenced to 35 months imprisonment after pleading guilty to two offences of handling stolen goods in relation to a number of burglaries across the Burnley and Pendle area.

"This is a result of a joint investigation between the Burnley and Pendle Taskforces.".