Man from Hook admits part in plot to explode cash machines
He was part of a five man gang
The ringleader of a gang of five men who plotted to burgle homes and businesses and blow up cash machines across Hampshire, Dorset and Surrey has admitted his part in the conspiracy.
30-year-old David Patrick Hughes of Street End Close in Hook, admitted conspiring to steal, conspiring to burgle and conspiring to cause explosions at Winchester Crown Court.
Four other men have also earlier entered guilty pleas for their role in the ÂŁ1.2million conspiracy.
- Cameron Chivers, 23, of Lydgate Road, Southampton pleaded guilty to conspiracy to cause explosions likely to endanger life, conspiracy to steal and conspiracy to burgle.
- Colin Golding, 25, of Reading Road, Farnborough pleaded guilty to conspiracy to cause explosions likely to endanger life and conspiracy to steal.
- Adam Jones, 30, of Little Abshot Road, Fareham pleaded guilty to conspiracy to cause explosions likely to endanger life, conspiracy to steal conspiracy to burgle and RIPA Act Offences (refusing to reveal a PIN code to a device)
- Jesse Matthews, 19, of Coniston Road, Bordon pleaded guilty to conspiracy to cause explosions likely to endanger life, conspiracy to steal and conspiracy to burgle.
A date for sentencing will be set in due course.