33-year-old jailed for stealing headphones from Galashiels shop

Stealing headphones from a mobile phone shop in Galashiels has resulted in a 120-day jail sentence for a 33-year-old man.
By Court Reporter
Published 8th Nov 2019, 12:19 BST
Channel Street in Galashiels.Channel Street in Galashiels.
Channel Street in Galashiels.

David Wright put the headphones, valued at £80, on and walked out of the O2 Shop in the town’s Channel Street on December 20.

He was challenged by a staff member, however, and had the headphones taken off him.

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Selkirk Sheriff Court was told that Wright, of Baxters Gate, Tranent, East Lothian, is currently serving a prison sentence for another matter.

Sheriff Peter Paterson directed that his 120-day sentence run consecutively after his other jail term expires.