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In Your AreaPersistent offender who admitted breaking into flat and carrying blades jailed for 20 monthsSean Fagan, 36, and an accomplice were caught after forcing entry to a property in

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A persistent offender who admitted breaking into a flat and carrying blades has been jailed for 20 months.

Sean Fagan and an accomplice were caught after forcing entry to a property in Shanks Street, Airdrie, in the middle of the day.

Airdrie Sheriff Court heard the householder returned home on January 14 and noticed a door panel had been damaged.

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Police were alerted and when officers turned up they saw Fagan, 36, crawling through the panel.

He had stolen a bottle of aftershave and this was found in his jacket pocket.

Fagan also admitted carrying a bladed item - a screwdriver - without reasonable excuse in Kirkness Street, Airdrie, on March 7.

The court heard he was on bail for the flat break-in when police officers stopped and searched him at around 10.40pm.

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The screwdriver was found in a drawstring bag and Fagan protested: "It's only a wee one."

Fagan further admitted breaching a community payback order imposed for possessing a knife at Aldi in High Street, Airdrie, on November 30, 2023.

Defence lawyer Simon Gilmour said his client has struggled with addiction issues and suggested he could be assessed for a drug treatment and testing order.

Mr Gilmour stated: "He believes he can abstain from illicit substances.

"There is a chance he could obtain employment in a relative's business."

But Sheriff Tony McGlennan told Fagan: "You have a terrible record and I must take that into account.

"I have to deter you from further offending and protection of the public must also be considered."

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