AN ACQUITTAL
James Bernard Lawless, a mechanic, aged 31 (Mr. G. C Kent) was acquitted by a jury in the Supreme Court yesterday afternoon on alternative charges of breaking and entering Martin's Shoe Stores, Ltd., Courtenay Place, on July 20, and stealing £110 3s 7d, and receiving a £5 note. The jury was- in retirement for less than half an hour. Mr. Justice Ostler discharged the prisoner.
Mr. C. H. Weston, K.C., with him Mr. W. R. Birks, appeared for the Crown. v
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Evening Post, Volume CXXX, Issue 92, 15 October 1940, Page 4
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83AN ACQUITTAL Evening Post, Volume CXXX, Issue 92, 15 October 1940, Page 4
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