Pontefract man among two jailed after Wakefield district burglaries

Two men have been jailed after admitting burglary offences in Wakefield district.

Damian Lee aged 39 or Camelot Court, Pontefract admitting two counts of burglary with intent to steal and two counts of theft of a motor vehicle at properties in the Notton and Upton areas in May this year.

James Reynolds (left) and Damian Leeplaceholder image
James Reynolds (left) and Damian Lee

James Reynolds aged 35 of Dove Hill, Barnsley admitted to the same offences as Lee and admitted possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, possession with intent to supply class B drugs and criminal damage.

Wakefield District's Crime team recovered both stolen vehicles after an investigation and returned them to their owners.

They were sentenced at Leeds Crown Court on August 29.

Lee was sentenced to three years in prison at Leeds Crown Court on August 29.

Reynolds was jailed for to seven years and two months.

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