A ROBBER was warned he faces an “inevitable” prison sentence after he admitted mugging a woman and stealing her handbag.
Shane Holder, 25, of Underhill Crescent, Abergavenny, pleaded guilty to committing the offence in the town on February 15.
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Cardiff Crown Court heard how his victim had £100 and a mobile phone in her handbag.
Harry Baker, representing the defendant, asked for a pre-sentence report, which was granted, and the case was adjourned until September 17.
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The judge, Recorder Simon Mills, told Holder: “You have pleaded guilty to a serious offence.
“A custodial sentence is inevitable.”
The defendant was remanded in custody.
The prosecution was represented by Jeffrey Jones.
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