Judge jails woman who didn't take opportunity to get back on her feet

A YOUNG mum, who was given a chance to stay out of jail and receive help, has been locked up.

- By ESTHER HALLIGAN

Paris Bradley, 20, was handed an intensive supervision order after she was found guilty of burgling a vulnerable man, who lived in sheltered accommodation.

Bradley followed her victim into his home on Park Road North in Middlesbrough, on September 17, 2023.

Teesside Crown Court has heard that there was struggle as the victim, who was an alcoholic, tried to close his bedroom door on Bradley - who told him she'd "come to take his bottle."

Bradley was eventually escorted out by staff at the accommodation, where she used to live herself. The victim, who has now died, said Bradley targeted him because she knew he would have alcohol. She stole the bottle of alcohol, but later denied the charge.