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Couple jailed for burgling epileptic woman having seizure | |
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A "despicable" couple who took a woman's keys while she suffered an epileptic seizure and then burgled her Swansea home have been jailed. | |
Louise Boyce and James Thomas stole Kayleigh Nicholas' keys while she lay shaking on the ground outside her home. | |
Boyce, 25, of Cwmrhydyceirw, and Thomas, 18, from Clase, admitted burglary and were jailed for 18 months at Swansea Crown Court. | |
Judge Paul Thomas said there would be public revulsion at the offence. | Judge Paul Thomas said there would be public revulsion at the offence. |
"It is incredible, however it is dressed up," he added. | "It is incredible, however it is dressed up," he added. |
"Instead of seeking medical help for her you took the chance to enter her flat and steal her belongings." | "Instead of seeking medical help for her you took the chance to enter her flat and steal her belongings." |
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