Two men have been jailed for a combined 24 years sentence after they admitted aggravated burglary, fraud by false representation, and the false imprisonment of an elderly man in a "terrifying" incident.
Michael Anthony, 45, and Wayne Wren, 42, both from the Newport area, were each jailed for 12 years when they appeared at Cardiff Crown Court for sentencing After the hearing Gwent Police detective constable Oliver Morgan, the officer in the case, said: “Michael Anthony and Wayne Wren had a common purpose to steal from innocent members of the public.
"We are really pleased with the sentencing in this case. We hope this acts as a reminder to those tempted to engage in such criminality. This was a particularly terrifying ordeal for the elderly victim and I would like to thank him for his courage and support throughout the investigation. We remain committed to taking action against anyone involved in burglaries and thefts which cause such misery in our communities."
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