Two men have been formally charged in connection with a burglary that occurred near Coleford in the early hours of Saturday, May 17. The incident, reported in the Cannop area, led to the arrest of Patrick McDonagh, 52, from Woodstock Road, Coventry, and Thomas Calienda, 27, from Elton Road, Newnham.
Both men appeared at Gloucester Magistrates' Court on Monday, May 19, facing multiple charges. McDonagh was charged with three counts of burglary, two counts of attempted burglary, one count of making threats to kill, possession of an offensive weapon in public, and driving offences including driving without insurance and without a licence. Calienda faces three counts of burglary, two counts of attempted burglary, and possession of an offensive weapon in public.
The pair will appear next at Gloucester Crown Court on Thursday, June 12. Following the hearing, McDonagh was remanded in custody, while Calienda was granted conditional bail.