Serial Bristol burglar Brian Mearns jailed for nine years
A PROLIFIC and dangerous burglar has been jailed for nine years for a string of raids across Bristol.
In one, on Muller Road, Horfield, Brian Mearns used a knife to threaten his victim.
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Brian Mearns
The 29-year-old, of Shirehampton, admitted committing that crime last October and another 14 domestic burglaries across the city in 2012, which were all taken into account by Judge Martin Picton when he passed the hefty sentence at Bristol Crown Court.
Avon and Somerset Detective Constable Martyn Stanleigh said: "This was a particularly distressing incident for the victim. All burglaries can have an emotional impact on victims, as well as their financial loss and inconvenience.
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“This sentence should send a strong message that we will continue to relentlessly target burglars, place them before the courts and bring them to justice.”
In Bristol, Avon and Somerset police has a team of officers dedicated to tackling burglary.
Crime prevention advice can be found on the force website, www.avonandsomerset.police.uk, or by calling 101.
6 Comments
by BristolBeezer
Monday, February 25 2013, 4:55PM
“Let's hope he does the full 9 years & doesn't come out on remission or licence after a few months.
My other hope is that he doesn't pass on or increase his criminal skills during his stay at 'The University of Crime'.
Ideally he should take the opportunity to learn the error of his ways & return to society a reformed & worthwhile individual - well, one can always hope!”
by Stephen_L
Saturday, February 23 2013, 11:54AM
“He probably still doesn't consider that he did anything wrong. It's usually all the victims fault.”
by bokkbokk
Friday, February 22 2013, 7:54PM
“Well done Judge Martin Picton.”
by Bristolexpat
Friday, February 22 2013, 6:08PM
“NINE YEARS!!
Nice one Judge...
Bet the muppet never saw that coming.........no doubt thought he was going to get a slap on the wrist from Judge Hagen and shoved out the door.
bye, bye...”
by billybobtanne
Friday, February 22 2013, 4:23PM
“Cheers Brian. My advice... don't pick up the soap.”
by Pogo_T_Clown
Friday, February 22 2013, 3:19PM
“Shirehampton, you say? Does anyone know his address? I may pop round whilst he's away...”