Newry postman who stole charity cash spared jail

[TrueBlueTerrier]

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A disgraced postman who abused his position to steal money destined for a charity has been ordered to complete 150 hours of community service.

Last year Malachy McMahon, 37, from Crannard Gardens in Newry, pleaded guilty to one count of fraud by abusing the position he held with the Royal Mail on dates between December 7 2012 and April 8 2013, and a further offence of obstructing a constable on April 8.

McMahon, who was sacked from his job as a postman but who is now a traffic warden, admitted “opening, delaying and removing” £280 in cash from envelopes which had been sent to the NI Hospice.

He was caught by chance after police stopped him for drink-driving and uncovered the opened envelopes in his car.

At Newry Crown Court Judge Kevin Finnegan QC heard that McMahon had paid that money back and after it was confirmed that he had not come to police attention in the six-month deferment period, the judge said there was clear legal authority that “if he had behaved himself and complied with the compensation order, which he has, the expectation is a non-custodial sentence”.

[El-Bandito]

What a lovely person. Scumbag thieving postman to traffic warden.