Burglar jailed for two and a half years

Dear Resident

A criminal whose offending spanned across three districts in Hertfordshire has been jailed for two and a half years.

Paul Hayward, aged 46, of Stanley Gardens, Borehamwood, appeared at St Albans Crown Court for sentencing after previously pleading guilty to the following crimes:

In addition to the custodial sentence handed down on Wednesday 9 July, he was also disqualified from driving for 39 months.

Hayward’s co-defendant received a suspended sentence for his part in the crime spree.

Liam Lincoln, aged 22, of Hartforde Road, Borehamwood, was handed 8 months suspended for 18 months, with the conditions that he carry out 40 days rehabilitation and 150 hours of unpaid work. He previously pleaded guilty to the following:

Investigator Chloe Harding, from the Hertsmere Local Crime Unit, said: “Hayward has shown a flagrant disregard for the law, which is plain to see when looking at the list of offences he was charged with. We are pleased to have achieved a custodial sentence, and we hope that Hayward’s victims are able to move forward with their lives now that he is behind bars.”

View a custody image of Hayward on the Herts Police website.

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