People who have had to make home insurance claims after being burgled may be amused to hear a thief who got stuck in a chimney has been sentenced to two months in a young offenders institution.

Daniel Davies got trapped while attempting to gain entry into a flat above a Wigan supermarket.

The fire service had to be called out to rescue the 20-year-old after passers by heard his shouts for help.

Mr Davies was freed from inside the chimneybreast wearing only trainers and socks.

A hooded top was retrieved from the roof and it is thought his trousers came off as he tried to wriggle out.

PC John Catterall from Wigan police said: "Although there may be a humorous side to this case, the fact is that Davies intended to burgle this flat."

He went on to remind householders keen to avoid a home insurance claim to make things difficult for criminals be locking doors and windows.

Meanwhile, Greater Manchester police recently declared Operation Guardian - a day of action against burglars - had been a success.

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