A man has pleaded guilty to burglary after targeting a family home in Knowle. Steven Fitton, of Willinton Road, Knowle, was charged with one count of dwelling burglary, which he admitted at a hearing held in Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Saturday (October 15).
The 38-year-old kicked the front door of a house in Torrington Avenue at around 10pm on October 11. The occupants of the property, including a young child, were asleep inside at the time.
Once inside, Fitton confronted a woman and demanded to know the location of cash in the property.
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Investigating officer PC Ashley Russell said: “I cannot imagine how frightening this incident must have been for the victims. To have the safety of your own home shattered by a selfish offender such as Fitton, is unimaginable.
“He had no regard for the impact his actions had on a young family, but through a swift and thorough investigation he was arrested, charged and is now awaiting sentencing.”
Fitton has been remanded in custody and will be sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on Tuesday, November 15.
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