A Bishopsworth mum-of-seven who turned to shoplifting after relapsing into drug addiction has been spared immediate jail. Sophie Dudbridge has been taking Class A drugs since the age of 16, Bristol Crown Court heard.
The 40-year-old, of Borleyton Walk, pleaded guilty to multiple thefts between July and December last year, three of which were in breach of a previously suspended prison sentence. She appeared for sentence today (March 22, 2022).
Judge Paul Cook handed her a 12-month community order with drug rehabilitation and a £200 fine. He told her: "These are all businesses endeavouring to survive. When you steal from them you impact these businesses."
