Burglar's blood sees him jailed

A BURGLAR who left blood at a crime scene after smashing his way into a shop has been jailed.

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Darrell Patterson, stole £5,640 in cash from a shop on Parsons Drive in Ryton in the early hours of May 5 before leaving via the front entrance, prior to police arrival.

But when officers arrived at the scene, they discovered specks of blood which were left behind. After forensic examination, officers linked Patterson to the scene. He was later arrested and charged with burglary.

On May 21, Patterson appeared before Bedlington Magistrates' Court where he pleaded guilty to the offence.