A Sheffield man who smeared faeces in police cell and stole from stores has been given a curfew
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William McDonagh admitted two counts of shop theft and damage to a police cell when he appeared before Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on August 6, records show.
The 41-year-old, of Egerton Road, Sheffield, had been arrested earlier by police in West Street and taken to Shepcote Lane Police Custody Suite where the offence occurred on July 11.
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Hide AdRecords show that McDonagh smeared faeces on the cell walls and door, which cost South Yorkshire Police £80 to deep clean.
He also admitted stealing items from an Aldi store on May 5 and a further offence of theft from a shop dating back to January 17, where he stole perfume from Savers Supermarket.
Magistrates gave McDonough an eight-week curfew, where he must stay at home between the hours of 8pm and 6am. He was also ordered to pay £46.36 in compensation to the two stores and £80 in compensation to South Yorkshire Police. He was also ordered to pay £85 in prosecution costs.
The charge of being drunk and disorderly was withdrawn by the Crown Prosecution Service when McDonough appeared before the court, records show.