2019-07-17
Storm Emma looter who "brought shame on community" is jailed
Stage: Sentence
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Today Judge Melanie Greally said to act as Doyle did "during a national emergency" was something that justified a prison sentence and added that "under no circumstances could I consider a non-custodial sentence". "It was undoubtedly a very serious incident of anti-social and destructive behaviour, which brought shame on his community and his family," the judge said. Judge Greally said she was taking into account Doyle's expression of remorse, his efforts to rehabilitate and a large number of testimonials and references handed in on his behalf before she suspended the final 12 months of a two year sentence.; After hearing evidence last March, Judge Greally had adjourned sentencing and remanded Doyle on continuing bail pending the preparation of a report from the Probation Service.