# Man sentenced for stealing food after RSA benefits stopped

> A 43-year-old man was sentenced to three years in prison, one suspended, for stealing 109 euros worth of groceries from an Aldi and assaulting a man, explaining that he acted out of despair after his RSA benefits were stopped.

**In brief**: Justice event (severity: low), first detected on 30 October 2026 at 17:03. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 30 October 2026 at 17:03.

- Category: Justice
- Severity: Low
- Place: Not located
- First detected: 30 October 2026 at 17:03
- Updated: 30 October 2026 at 17:03
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/5017-man-sentenced-for-stealing-food-after-rsa-benefits-stopped

## Reported figures

- 109 euros

## Sources (1 articles)

- ["J’ai volé pour manger" : désespéré par l’arrêt de son RSA, il dérobe 109 euros de courses alimentaires chez Aldi](https://www.midilibre.fr/2026/10/30/jai-vole-pour-manger-desespere-par-larret-de-son-rsa-il-derobe-109-euros-de-courses-alimentaires-chez-aldi-13628093.php) — Midi Libre, 30 October 2026 at 17:03

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Cite as: Acturadar, “Man sentenced for stealing food after RSA benefits stopped”, https://acturadar.com/en/events/5017-man-sentenced-for-stealing-food-after-rsa-benefits-stopped
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