A woman was locked up after stealing more than £71,000 from her frail grandfather. Madeline Shaw, 32, was trusted to act as lasting power of attorney, giving her control over her grandad's finances and property.

She went on to transfer huge sums of money from his bank account to her own, none of which she could prove was for the benefit of her elderly relative. In total £125,000 was moved into Shaw’s bank.

At York Crown Court on Monday, the 32-year-old, from Borrowby, near Thirsk, pleaded guilty to fraud by abuse of position in relation to £71,600. She claimed the remaining £53,000 was used to invest in property for her grandfather’s benefit that turned out to be a scam.

She was jailed for 18 months and a Proceeds of Crime Act hearing will be held at a later date. The fraud came to ligh

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