2026-03-20
Offender found with knives and hatchets fails in conviction appeal but sees jail term overturned
Stage: Appeal
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; He was sentenced to nine months in custody with three months suspended, later lodging an appeal against his conviction. Judge Gabbett decided to convict but imposed a sentence of nine months, fully suspended for 24 months, and 60 hours of community service in lieu of three months imprisonment.