MAYOR John Marjoram came face to face with the man who terrified him and his partner when he burgled their house, but this time when prolific burglar, Glynn Mundin, was behind bars.

Mr Marjoram expressed how he felt about the burglary in a July issue of the SNJ, and talked about his wish to meet Mundin.

Mundin read Mr Marjoram’s article and wrote him a letter agreeing to meet the couple saying ‘he wanted to be able to say sorry for what he had done, and try and help them feel better’. Mr Marjoram says he felt a certain trepidation prior to meeting Mundin but afterwards commented there was a recognition that it would be good if both parties continued to meet.

Mr Marjoram said: "I think there could be another life for Glynn, which will be more worthwhile and devoid of criminal action."

Laura Ridolfi, Mr Marjoram's partner, said she was nervous about meeting the man who had broken into their house and caused her so much distress.

But she felt that by expressing her anguish she had made an impression on him and made him realise what it must have felt like in her vulnerable position.

After the meeting Mundin said: "It made me realise the impact I had on John and Laura and other victims. "I now realise the damage my actions have caused and the anxiety and depression I have put people through. I am truly sorry for the damage I have caused. "Meeting John and Laura has given me the incentive to move forward and to remain drug free. I would like to keep in contact with them so I can keep them updated on my progress as they asked'.

Everyone agreed the meeting had been a great success and had helped them to express their feelings and to move forward from the event.