Former theatre chief admits embezzlement

A former theatre leader has admitted embezzling money from a children’s drama group.

The Daily Record reports that David McCann, who goes by the stage name David Wallace, took £75,000 from PACE Theatre Company in Paisley, Scotland.

Prosecutors alleged he embezzled £108,831.80 but his plea of guilty to £75,000 was accepted by the court.

He is due to be sentenced next month.