| Description | Bill of indictment of John May, Samuel Diggins, William Young and Thomas Seaton for stealing one ton of coals, the property of Messrs Swan Brothers
Includes indictment of May, Diggins, Young and Seaton for receiving the stolen goods
Offences committed on 27 April 1874
May had previously been convicted of felony at a Petty Sessions held at the borough of Middlesbrough on 5 August 1873
Diggins had previously been convicted of felony at a Petty Sessions held at the borough of Middlesbrough on 5 August 1873
Seaton had previously been convicted of felony at a Petty Sessions held at the borough of Middlesbrough on 12 September 1867
Endorsed with names of witnesses and "true bill"
With certificate of conviction at a Petty Sessions held at the borough of Middlesbrough on 5 August 1873 of John May for stealing a quantity of coals, the property of Charles Emil Muller. May was sentenced to hard labour at the House of Correction at Northallerton for two calendar months. Certificate dated 22 June 1874
With certificate of conviction at a Petty Sessions held at the borough of Middlesbrough on 5 August 1873 of Samuel Diggins for stealing a quantity of coals, the property of Charles Emil Muller. Diggins was sentenced to hard labour at the House of Correction at Northallerton for one calendar month. Certificate dated 22 June 1874
With certificate of conviction at a Petty Sessions held at the borough of Middlesbrough on 12 September 1867 of Thomas Seaton for stealing a quantity of old iron and metal, the property of Bolckow Vaughan & Company (Limited). Seaton was sentenced to hard labour at the House of Correction at Northallerton for three calendar months. Certificate dated 22 June 1874 |