Council worker stole £900,000 from vulnerable benefit claimants to fund luxury lifestyle

Richard Shaw took the money from vulnerable claimants unable to handle their own finances - (GMP/PA Wire)

A council employee who stole nearly £900,000 from the accounts of vulnerable benefit claimants to bankroll a lavish lifestyle has been sentenced to four years and eight months in prison.

Richard Shaw, 46, abused his position at Bolton Council to steal the substantial sum.