'Dying wish' Chorley thief stole a gold ring off the hand of a dead priest but walked free from Preston court
A thief from Chorley stole a gold ring from the hand of a deceased priest. The incident was described as "deeply upsetting." Despite the crime, the individual was not sentenced and left Preston Magistrates Court without penalty.
Key facts
- A thief from Chorley stole a gold ring from a deceased priest.
- The incident was described as "deeply upsetting" by observers.
- The thief was sentenced but walked free from Preston Magistrates Court.
- The theft occurred during the priest's funeral or memorial service.
- The gold ring was taken directly off the priest's hand.
This is a summary of a story reported by Lancashire Evening Post. The full report is available at the original source.
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