A treasurer struggling with money who stole charity funds says he wants to pay it back - and a judge told him to put his money where his mouth is.
Paul Brewster took over as treasurer at Yatton and District Summer Skittles League. Bristol Crown Court heard when he was asked why no charitable cheques had been sent out he said he had taken all of it but would try to pay it back.
After a letter sent to Brewster regarding a repayment plan was ignored, police were called in and he was arrested. It transpired he had helped himself to some £7,500 which he spent in supermarkets, shops, pubs and cafes.
