A WOULD-BE thief was caught on camera as he “lurked around” a farmyard near Carlisle after using bolt-croppers to cut through a permitter fence.
Phil Coleman is the Chief Reporter for North Cumbria, covering a variety of stories including court and crime in Carlisle and beyond for the News & Star, Cumberland News, Times & Star, and Whitehaven News. His reporting often focuses on crime and justice, the judicial system, and legal affairs, with particular attention to court proceedings and legal reform. Phil's work has been featured in numerous publications, including the New York Post, The Mirror, and Yahoo News UK.