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Sussex thief ordered to pay £197 after farm theft

Police said the offender was ordered to pay £197 in fines and costs

Chris Brayford
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Sussex Police hinted they were 'disappointed' despite the conviction
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Sussex Police hinted they were 'disappointed' despite the conviction

A thief was ordered to pay just short of £200 after a theft from a farm in East Sussex. Michael Stonestreet, of Butts Field in Hailsham, was found guilty of the criminal offence at court on June 16....

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