Theft of manhole covers

[marpudlian]

Here in Manchester the thieves cut a hole in the bottom ov vans, park over the manhole and lift up the lid unseen!

[alan@marple]

I understand that the accused was due to appear at Manchester Crown court about the 22nd December when it was anticipated that a plea of "not guilty" might be entered, and if so the case would be remanded for trial date and for witnesses to be called

[Djmell]

Great to see in the news today that the boys in blue have caught the Mellor guy who was nicking manhole/grid covers throughout the local area.  The crime was discussed a little on the forum last year, here and here.

Stockport Express, 5th September 2011 : Man charged with theft of manhole covers in Stockport

The link is gone now - does anyone have any further info?

[rotten john]

good they should re-posses his home/car etc etc to help pay the repair costs

[sgk]

Great to see in the news today that the boys in blue have caught the Mellor guy who was nicking manhole/grid covers throughout the local area.  The crime was discussed a little on the forum last year, here and here.

Stockport Express, 5th September 2011 : Man charged with theft of manhole covers in Stockport