Son attacked his mum then nicked her benefits cash and bought himself McDonald's
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA 22-year-old man appeared in court after attacking his mother and stealing her benefits money. Samuel Wilton, 22, went stole hundreds of pounds from her, before spending it on a food shop and a trip to McDonald's.
It kicked off following a dispute over a lighter, when his mum tried to kick Samuel. He grabbed her leg, causing her to fall on her back and suffer injuries.
About 10 days later her Universal Credit was paid into his bank account by mistake. But instead of transferring it back to her he withdrew the money and spent the cash, reports Stoke-on-Trent Live.
Earlier this year he stole her bank card and used it to buy food from a shop and McDonald's. Now, Wilton has been handed an 18-month conditional discharge at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court. READ MORE: Moment masked trio's escape from police on 'stolen' moped comes to a premature end READ MORE: Huge emergency response and boat units called to canal as two men rescued and taken to hospital Prosecutor Maria Brennan said Wilton's mum went into his room on November 15 last year, prodded him on his shoulder and demanded he returned her lighter.
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