‘Jail bird’ boasting thief set for return home

A THIEF who smashed a shop security worker in the face while boasting he was a ‘jail bird’ could be set for a return to prison.
By Steve Deeks
Published 24th Feb 2019, 17:10 BST
Updated 24th Feb 2019, 18:15 BST
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James Cannon, 35, of Gosport Road, Fareham, will find out whether he is sent back behind bars tomorrow after admitting assaulting a security guard at B&M Home Store where he shoplifted champagne, four bottles of wine and beer.

Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court heard how drug addict Cannon turned on a  security guard.

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‘He walked towards me and pushed me in the face and was shouting “ I’m a jail  l bird,  I’ll f*** you up”,’ the victim said.     

Magistrates ordered Cannon to not go to the shop. He will be sentenced following probation reports.