Trio who stole cars and motorbikes across Staffordshire sentenced
Bray Halls was found guilty of conspiracy to steal motor vehicles and sentenced 32 months. Rio Halls was found guilty of theft and sentenced to a 10-week detention and training order, while Josh Gunter was found guilty of theft. He was issued with a 12-month community order and ordered to carry out 50 hours of unpaid work.
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