Treasurer admits stealing from city drama group

A trusted treasurer pinched money from a Sunderland drama group, a court heard.

- by Gareth Crickmer

David Edmundson, 57, helped himself to almost £2,000 by transferring cash from the accounts to his partner.

Edmundson, of Kildare Square, Downhill, took the money from Monkwearmouth Drama Group between October 28, 2020, and September 27, 2022.

He was caught out when a member became suspicious and carried out checks, prosecutor Emily Hunt said.

They found a loss of £1,996 before police were informed, magistrates in South Tyneside were told.