Woman who stole £30,000 from her grandmother to feed secret online gambling addiction spared jail

Few-You966 · 2023-01-07T21:11:51+00:00

Mrs Gleave, from Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire was left so poor due to the thefts that she was unable to pay her household monthly utility bill. At one she couldn't even afford to buy a new pair of shoes.

At Manchester Crown Court, Holgate, from Alsagar near Crewe, Cheshire who runs a dog walking business, initially denied fraud but eventually changed her plea to guilty and was handed a 23-month sentence suspended for 18 months.

'Her pre-sentence report clearly shows the deep shame and embarrassment that she has felt since. There has been a split in the family as a result of her actions. It was a close-knit family before this but it has now split into those who support the complainant and those like her mother, who is in court today, who support the defendant.

'She has a long-term partner and has longstanding health issues. She is no threat to the public.'

Sentencing Holgate, Judge Elizabeth Nicholls told her: 'Your actions have had tragic consequences. Your criminality has torn your family apart and put unnecessary strain on your elderly grandmother.

Holgate was also ordered to complete 10 rehabilitation days and 120 hours of unpaid work. She must repay £8000 back to Mrs Gleave at a rate of £50 a week over the next three years.

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Title	Woman who stole £30,000 from her grandmother to feed secret online gambling addiction spared jail
Author	Few-You966
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Date	January 7, 2023 9:07 PM UTC (3 years ago)
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