A PROLIFIC thief has been jailed for four and a half years.

John Paul Healey, 35, of Crisp Road, Lewes, admitted 11 offences in and around Lewes at Lewes Crown Court on October 10.

He pleaded guilty to seven counts of handling stolen goods, two counts of burglary, one count of attempted burglary and one count of possessing cannabis.

As well as his prison sentence, Healey was told to pay £170 victim compensation.