‘Jail bird’ boasting thief set for return home
A THIEF who smashed a shop security worker in the face while boasting he was a ‘jail bird’ could be set for a return to prison.
James Cannon, 35, of Gosport Road, Fareham, will find out whether he is sent back behind bars tomorrow after admitting assaulting a security guard at B&M Home Store where he shoplifted champagne, four bottles of wine and beer.
Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court heard how drug addict Cannon turned on a security guard.
‘He walked towards me and pushed me in the face and was shouting “ I’m a jail l bird, I’ll f*** you up”,’ the victim said.
Magistrates ordered Cannon to not go to the shop. He will be sentenced following probation reports.