Teenage burglar sentenced to doing chores

A judge has sentenced a teenage burglar to help his parents around the house.

Jamie Froom in Bristol was told in court that he had to contribute chores or otherwise face jail, reports The Mirror.

The 18-year-old was responsible for two robberies along with two juveniles.

The judge said to Froom: "You can make your bed every day, do the washing up and respect your mum and dad."

Froom commented afterwards: "I think he was a bit strict saying I have to tidy my room or go to prison. I'm going to try, though."

His mother, on the other hand, said: "I thought what the judge said was good. I appreciated it."

Froom was also sentenced to 120 hours of community service and six months of drug rehabilitation.

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