Man in court in Sheffield over spate of distraction burglaries

Felix Hanrahan, aged 40 and formerly of Firth Crescent, Doncaster, is accused of a three burglaries in Barnsley in which cash was stolen after householders were distracted.

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Two offences were committed in Wombwell on April 17 and 20 and one was in Pogmore on April 23.

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Hanrahan appeared before Sheffield magistrates today and was remanded in custody to appear before Sheffield Crown Court on Thursday, June 11.

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