A 'THREE strikes' burglar has been jailed for two years and five months when he appeared at Bradford Crown Court today.

Robert Dzudza (pictured), 27, of Downside Crescent, Allerton, Bradford, pleaded guilty to burglary and burglary with intent, at separate houses in Princeville Street, Listerhills, Bradford, on April 2 this year.

One house was unoccupied and nothing was stolen. But Dzudza was disturbed by the occupant at the other address and fled with a purse containing cash and cards.

The court heard the father-of-three was a heroin addict, which was the reason for his offending. He will be deported to Slovakia after serving his sentence.