Samantha Lamputt, who spent some weeks living at the bandstand in Ross-on-Wye earlier this year, was found guilty of stealing a sail flag from Ross Market Place on June 1st.

The Clerk to Ross Town Council told the meeting of Ross Town Council on Monday, November 13th that she had to appear at Hereford Magistrates Court. She reported that Lamputt had been found guilty on November 8th, but not been sentenced. She added that as Lamputt faces other charges which will be dealt with at a later date, the magistrates decided to postpone sentencing until these cases are heard.

The Magistrates heard that Lamputt, who now lives at the Royal Oak Hotel, Leominster, had stolen a sail flag worth £100 belonging to Ross-on-Wye Town Council. She was remanded on unconditional bail until November 21st to tie up with other cases and to link with a Criminal Behaviour Order.On November 13th, Lamputt pleaded guilty to stealing a jacket from Trekitt, worth £132 on June 10th, 2017. Sentencing for this will also take place on November 21st.