A man has been given a prison sentence after he knocked two women to the ground while carrying out a theft in Peterlee.

Stephen Jack Thomas Wray, of no fixed abode, entered Iceland in Peterlee town centre on Thursday, April 4, at around 3pm and proceeded to grab a leg of lamb from one of the freezers.

When running from the shop with the stolen item, Wray collided with two women in their 70s, knocking both of them to the ground. Both were required to attend hospital for their injuries.

Officers later found 23-year-old Wray heavily intoxicated and arrested him on suspicion of theft and assault.

During the arrest, Wray became increasingly agitated and further assaulted two female police officers.

When asked during interview whether he felt any remorse for the incidents, Wray replied ‘no comment’.

Wray was charged with two counts of assault, two counts of assaulting a police officer, and theft.

Appearing at Durham Crown Court on Friday, May 10, he was sent to prison for 3 years and 8 months.

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