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Robert Black

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Robert Black

Robert Black

Published
Public Order Offences
Berkshire57 years oldMale

Summary

Robert Black, aged 57, was sentenced to 17 weeks' imprisonment at Reading Magistrates Court on 6 August 2026. Black pleaded guilty to six counts of theft, one count of criminal damage, one count of possession of a weapon, one count of a public order offence, and one count of breaching court bail.

The offences occurred while Black was subject to a suspended sentence and while he was on court bail. Black was arrested and charged on 5 August 2026 following an investigation by Thames Valley Police into his repeated targeting of businesses and the public.

Sentence17 weeks’ imprisonment

Case Timeline

Arrest Date5 August 2026
Sentenced6 August 2026

Case Details

Court

Reading Magistrates Court

Police Force

Thames Valley Police

Tags

theftcriminal damageNewburyimprisonment

Source Information

Publication

Thames Valley Police

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Verification

Source Verified
Conviction Confirmed

Added: 21 August 2026

Approved: 21 August 2026

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