Man from Hook admits part in plot to explode cash machines

He was part of a five man gang

Author: Jonathan RichardsPublished 2nd Oct 2021

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 £1.2million conspiracy.

A date for sentencing will be set in due course.

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