Burglar who targeted homes jailed for three years

Layton Dufeu broke into three homes over the summer

A burglar has been jailed for more than three years after pleading guilty to breaking into three Somerset homes.

Layton Dufeu, 30, of Ivors Way, North Petherton, burgled homes in Taunton, Bridgwater and North Petherton between 29 July and 12 August this year.

He also admitted one charge of possession of cannabis after being found with the drug when arrested on 19 August.

He was handed a three-and-a-half year sentence at Taunton Crown Court on Friday

Avon and Somerset Police constable Brennan Brown said: “The impact on victims of dwelling burglaries can be hugely significant, not only in terms of the financial or sentimental loss that can be incurred, but also it can cause people to feel unsafe in their own home.

“The local team dedicated to targeting burglary offenders has worked hard in this investigation for them, and the wider community, to quickly identify Layton Dufeu, gathering sufficient evidence that has led to his conviction.

“We welcome the significant prison sentence and hope it shows the robust way we will seek to target burglary offenders.”