Intruder Stephen Nimmo, 32, jailed for 45 months for what his own lawyer admitted was a “despicable” crime.
A terrified priest was forced to hide in his church home as a heinous thug kicked in the door and stole cash.
Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7. “Nimmo left before the police arrived and the priest saw that a basket containing £30 to £40 in change was missing.Nimmo, of Frew Street, Airdrie, has a lengthy record and his lawyer, Mark Lutton, admitted: “This was a despicable crime.“He is now in recovery. He was wasting his life carrying on in that way."He chased a man with a knife in Parkhead Lane after an argument on October 23 and threatened police officers who arrested him, telling one: "'I'll get you one day.
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