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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Douglas Whitbread & Adam Maidment

Thieves steal from charity shop run by Britain’s kindest plumber after receiving free baby supplies

Two thieves have been caught on camera stealing from a charity shop run by ‘Britain’s kindest plumber’ which raises money for vulnerable families.

Plumber James Anderson said the thieves were ‘taking food off a child’s table’ after they hid a £50 bottle of cologne behind baby supplies they'd got for free at his store.

The 55-year-old dad-of-six founded the community interest company Depher, which provides free heating and plumber services to those in desperate need. He received the special recognition trophy at the Pride of Britain awards last year.

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