Bernard McDonagh, 41, and Ann McDonagh, 39, were jailed for eight months and 12 months, respectively.
Footage showing the moment police caught a couple from Bridgend who left a number of restaurants without paying has been released. Bernard McDonagh, 41, and Ann McDonagh, 39, were jailed for eight months and 12 months, respectively, at Swansea Crown Court on Wednesday. They previously pleaded guilty to five counts of fraud. The court heard the unpaid bills totalled £1,168.10 across five restaurants.
This had a significant impact on the premises they targeted, one of which was newly opened at the time. 'Reducing and preventing business and retail crime is a priority within Swansea city and any crime will be fully investigated, with those found offending brought to justice. 'Ann and Bernard McDonagh clearly felt that the law did not apply to them. This sentencing shows that it does.
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