Man admits aggravated burglary after ram-raid at Hemyock Spar
A 40-year-old has pleaded guilty and been remanded in custody
Last updated 16th Oct 2026
A man has pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary after a ram-raid at a Spar store in Hemyock, near Cullompton.
Devon and Cornwall Police said the 40-year-old was charged following the break-in on Station Road.
Officers were called to reports of a break-in at around 2.30am on Wednesday 30th September.
Police said a vehicle was used to get into the shop, where cigarettes and beer were stolen.
Steven Keeling, of Denners Way, Uffculme, was arrested and subsequently charged with aggravated burglary.
He appeared at Exeter Magistrates' Court on Wednesday 14th October and pleaded guilty.
Keeling was remanded in custody.
He will be sentenced at Exeter Crown Court on Wednesday 11th November.