A drug addict has been jailed for three years for stealing antique jewellery from the Żabbar church after scaling scaffolding outside the building.

Aaron Axisa, 27, of Xgħajra, had pleaded not guilty to stealing six rings, two bracelets, two necklaces and a pair of earrings, among other items, from the statue of Our Lady of Graces at the town's parish church.

Mr Axisa had also pleaded not guilty to damaging the church and committing a crime during the operative period of a suspended sentence.

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