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# Man jailed for vehicle interference in Chantry
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/man-jailed-for-vehicle-interference-in-chantry/
- Published: 2024-09-13T14:42:37.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:35:30.000Z
- Description: A 46-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 weeks in prison for vehicle interference and related offences in Ipswich.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Courts, Crime, #article, Suffolk Constabulary, #Import 2026-03-16 14:46

The crimes took place in the Chantry area in August 2024.

![Ipswich Magistrates Court](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1725875284-ipswich-magistrates-court-jpeg-20.jpg)

Dennington was sentenced to 12 weeks in prison at Ipswich Magistrates Court Photo: Oliver Rouane-Williams (Ipswich.co.uk)

**The big picture:** David Dennington, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to multiple charges at Ipswich Magistrates Court on Wednesday 11 September, including:

- One count of vehicle interference
- Two counts of fraud
- Two counts of handling stolen goods

**Sentencing:** Dennington was sentenced to 12 weeks in prison and ordered to pay £626.14 in compensation.

**What they're saying:** Suffolk Police are using this opportunity to remind residents about vehicle security:

- Ensure vehicles are locked when unattended.
- Remove all valuable items from view inside the vehicle.

**The bottom line:** Vehicle owners can find more information on preventing theft from vehicles at [www.suffolk.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/keeping-vehicles-safe/](http://www.suffolk.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/keeping-vehicles-safe/?ref=ipswich.co.uk)

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