A man has been jailed for more than two years following a burglary at a house in Warnford.

Shane Parker appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court for sentence on Friday 13 June, having already pleaded guilty to one count of burglary dwelling and theft at a previous hearing.

The 37-year-old, of Lockerley Road, Havant, was jailed for two years and four months.

The court heard that Parker forced his way into a house in Lippen Lane, Warnford, at some point on the weekend of February 8 and 9 this year. The owner was not in the house at the time.

A number of items were stolen, including jewellery and watches of sentimental value.

During the investigation, DNA matching Parker’s was found on an internal door frame. Parker was arrested and later admitted the offence.

PC Iva Yotova, from the Northern Area Crime Team, said: “Burglary can have a devastating and long-lasting impact on victims. People should be able to feel safe in their own home.

“I hope this sentence sends a clear message that we take burglary seriously and will look at every resource available to us to bring offenders to justice.”