Burglar who targeted Leyland homes and threatened to torch man's car jailed
A burglar who targeted homes in Leyland and threatened to torch a man’s car has been jailed.
Connor Murray was spotted acting suspiciously behind a property on Hall Lane at around 1pm on December 19, 2024.
When challenged by a member of the public, he threatened to damage the man’s property.
Around twenty minutes later, Murray struck again, this time targeting a house on Westfield Drive.
He smashed a conservatory window and attempted to prise open a door, but fled empty-handed after being disturbed by a passer-by.
Following enquiries by Lancashire Police’s South Residential Burglary Team, Murray was arrested in January and later charged with burglary in a dwelling and making threats to damage property.
Murray, 25, of Westfield Drive, appeared at Preston Crown Court on Friday, November 21, 2025, where he was found guilty.
He was jailed for three years and five months.