Devizes man jailed for burglary and possessing a blade
40 year old Matthew Pike was caught fleeing the scene of an incident
A Devizes man's been jailed for eleven months, for burglary and possession of a bladed article.
40 year old Matthew Pike, from London Road, was stopped by officers after a foot chase on Wednesday last week (23rd April).
That followed reports of a burglary in progress in the Pans Lane area, with Pike being detained while fleeing the scene.
He was charged and pleaded guilty at Swindon's remand court - and handed an 11 month prison term.
Sergeant Georgina Wyatt of Wiltshire Police said: "Burglary is a hugely impactful crime - not only in financial terms but also emotionally.
"I hope that this sentence sends a clear message that such crime will not be tolerated and that anyone found guilty of such an offence can expect to feel the full force of the law."