Merseyside Police has welcomed the sentencing of a father and son for burglary at Liverpool Crown Court today (Friday 13 January).

Gregory Hawkshaw, 45, of no fixed abode was sentenced to 4 years in prison.

Daniel Hawkshaw, 22, of Sandbrook Road, Southport was sentenced to 3 years and 3 months in prison.

Both men pleaded guilty to two charges of burglary at churches in the Southport and Ainsdale area. They also asked that thirteen like offences be taken into consideration.

Detective Inspector Robbie Moss said: “This is clearly a despicable series of crimes targeting the very heart of what should be considered locations of respect and sanctuary, stealing from the people who strive to help and support some of the most vulnerable in our community.

“We will continue to target those that are intent on victimising the vulnerable. This shows that we will act and I encourage anyone with information on any crime to tell us so that we can take positive action.”

Anyone with information should contact Merseyside Police via 101 or through Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

I'll bet the other cons will be fighting amongst themselves to get to share a cell with these two.

Two bad boys, both should be keel hauled in the cold North Sea.

This gene pool needs to be eliminated

I don't think either of these 2 have any idea of the costs they have caused due to their selfish actions.
They broke into St Stephens Church in Banks by smashing a dedicated stained glass window to gain entry.
An estimate for repairing the window is expected to be in the region of £5,000.
Nothing was taken from the Church as there was nothing of any value for them to take!



These 2 people should be accountable for at least some of the costs, even if at only a £1 a week taken from their benefits!!

It is going to take St Stephens many fundraising efforts to pay for this repair!!