Men charged following burglary Bridgnorth

Three men have been jailed for eight years following a burglary in January at a property in Bridgnorth.

Acer Bridges, 38, from Tardebigge, Worcestershire, Eddie Jones, 31, from Surrey and Elias Taylor, 42, from Barlestone, Leicestershire.

The three men attacked the elderly couple in their home on Queens Road, Low Town, before stealing a quantity of cash and jewellery they left the property in a stolen vehicle.  

Detective Sergeant Laura Breeze from Shrewsbury station said "This was a horrific crime for the victims to go through and I am pleased the offenders have received substantial custodial sentences.

"I would like to thank the team of detectives that worked tirelessly on bringing these offenders to justice in order to make the community a safer place."

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