"Craig Knight, 50, of Waltham Forest, east London, broke into St Anne's Church in Kew, south-west London, while drunk on 10 January, Wimbledon Magistrates' Court heard on Monday. Reverend Canon Dr Giles Fraser said that he saw blood on the church altar and floor, and discovered that two brass candlesticks had been taken."
"Knight pleaded guilty to criminal damage and removal of human remains from a place of burial, and was sentenced to a 12-month community order. He was fined a total of 11,415, including legal costs, and must carry out 60 hours of unpaid work."
"Chairman of the magistrates' bench Peter Jones said there was 'recklessness and impulse', but noted Knight's remorse. Fraser said: 'I did feel quite angry when it happened but the fact that the candles were returned I think made people feel rather sorry for him.'"
Craig Knight, 50, broke into St Anne's Church in Kew on 10 January while intoxicated and caused significant damage. He smashed a stained glass window, left blood traces on the altar and floor, stole two brass candlesticks, and opened a mausoleum box containing ashes. The candlesticks were later returned. Knight reported the incident to police and expressed remorse. He pleaded guilty to criminal damage and removal of human remains from a place of burial. Wimbledon Magistrates' Court sentenced him to a 12-month community order, 60 hours of unpaid work, and fines totaling £11,415. The magistrates acknowledged his remorse despite noting recklessness and impulse in his actions.
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