Ellis Wharton brought to court

The 22-year-old is charged with burglary with intent to steal at Spellow Library and assaulting an emergency services worker, namely PC Thomas Nielsen.

He is brought into the dock wearing a grey prison issue tracksuit with a black eye and short mousey hair. Wharton speaks to confirm his name, address and date of birth.

He pleads guilty to burglary and not guilty to the assault. Mr Sanderson-Kirk says that the defendant was found inside the library carrying the computer screen by PC Nielson, who told him: “You’re getting locked up.”

Judge Boswell sends the case to the crown court on August 29.

Wharton, who has no previous convictions, is remanded into custody until this date.

Liverpool Echo

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