2026-05-18
Offender jailed for beating innocent teen with metal pole in 'disturbing' attack
Stage: Sentence
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Baxter imposed a five-year sentence, with the final 18 months suspended for two years to incentivise Barrett's continued rehabilitation. She directed that Barrett undergo 18 months of post-release probation supervision, participate in a victim impact module in order to understand the impact of violent offending on others and engage in drug counselling and mental health therapies.