Third man remanded in prison on burglary conspiracy charge

A man suspected of carrying out a series of distraction burglaries at pensioners’ homes has been remanded in prison by magistrates today.Francis Maughan, aged 31 and from London, appeared at court in Birmingham this morning (11 October) charged with conspiracy to commit burglary and six counts of theft from a person.It is alleged he tricked his way into addresses in south Birmingham − including those of women aged 90 and 101 − before stealing cash and valuables.He also faces on