A MAN who has been charged with attempted murder will appear at Sheffield Crown Court later this month.
Nathan Cockayne, 22, was remanded in custody ahead of his appearance on April 22. Cockayne, of Keppel Road, Sheffield, was charged following an alleged altercation at an address in Barnsley on March 14.
A PERSISTENT thief who clocked up a total of 16 offences in a week-long crime spree has been given a suspended sentence. Gregory Mahon, of Welland Crescent, Elsecar, targeted multiple shops in Hoyland in October last year. The 31-year-old stole various items – from chocolate to laundry products – worth approximately £1,000. Mahon’s six-month prison sentence was suspended for 18 months.
A BARNSLEY man who pleaded guilty to assault has been sentenced. Dale Tait, of Dodworth Road, admitted assaulting his victim, Mark Rayner, following an altercation in November. The 41-year-old also pleaded guilty to using threatening words with intent. Tait was given a 12-week prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, following a hearing at Barnsley Magistrates’ Court.
DAMAGE caused to a hospital’s television resulted in the person responsible being ordered to pay compensation. Cory Barraclough destroyed the set at Cygnet Oaks Hospital, on Upper Sheffield Road, on December 29. The 26-year-old admitted the offence and was told to pay £378 in compensation, as well as court costs of £85.
A THIEF who stole four joints of beef and a box of teabags has been jailed. Benjamin Ferry, of Farm Road, Kendray, admitted stealing from a Co-op branch on March 5. The 36-year-old was given a ten-week sentence due to having a ‘flagrant disregard for court orders’. He was also told to pay £74.65 in compensation.
