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Depositions of Joseph Baron, baker of Shefford and William Hann, police constable, in the case of John Reed, of Driffield accused of stealing bread

13 September 1849

From: 1849 To: 1849

Joseph Baron: the accused came into his baker's shop and asked for a penny of bread. He offered him penny cakes but Reed refused saying he wanted a new loaf cut. Baron declined and suggested he try another shop. the accused later returned and shoved his fist through the window and grabbed a quartern loaf. However, he lost grip and the loaf fell into the shop. William Hann: on being charged the accused said he did break the window

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Reed, John,
Baron, Joseph,
Hann, William

Driffield, SHEFFORD, stealing, bread