Marco Xavier Pierre White, the 29-year-old son of renowned chef Marco Pierre White, has been sentenced for burglary. His sentencing took place at North Somerset Magistrates' Court on Friday, November 29.

Pierre White, from Weston-super-Mare, was convicted for several break-ins: a non-dwelling burglary at a studio in Meadow Street, Weston-super-Mare, on September 19, and at a shop in Cheap Street, Bath, on October 24. Additionally, he committed a theft from a store in Winterstoke Road, Weston-super-Mare, on October 22.

During the Weston-super-Mare burglary, he was observed leaving the premises with stolen goods, including electronic items and a jewellery box. Officers spotted him in a nearby street as he fled.

After dropping the items, Pierre White attempted to escape but was arrested shortly after. As a result, magistrates imposed a 30-week prison sentence, which has been suspended for 18 months. He was also given a nine-month drug rehabilitation order and ordered to pay fines and costs.

Investigating officer PC Joseph Reed stated, "Retail crime causes immense harm to our communities and we're committed to tackling these offences in all their forms. This defendant was spotted by a member of the public in the aftermath of the Weston-super-Mare burglary incident, which enabled officers to make a swift arrest. He's now been brought to justice for three offences within a short period of time."