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Knife-wielding addict jailed for 'spree' of thefts and robberies

Summary

A chronic addict who committed a series of burglaries, robberies, and weapon-related offences over six weeks has been jailed for five years. Paul Beatty, 39, pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including burglary, robbery, and producing a weapon. Judge Orla Crowe described the offences as a 'spree of offending' and noted the fear caused to victims. She imposed an eight-year sentence, reduced to six years with the final 12 months suspended. Beatty's defence highlighted his addiction and current drug-free status in custody, expressing a desire to break the cycle of addiction and offending. The court acknowledged his struggles but emphasized the need for protection from future offending. Beatty has a long history of convictions, including for possession of firearms and road traffic offences.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Knife-wielding addict jailed for 'spree' of thefts and robberies. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• April 1, 2025 Incident
• May 16, 2025 Incident
• April 3, 2025 Other
• May 27 Incident
• 2026-01-21 Publication

Places mentioned

Topics

Burglary Drugs Road Traffic Stage Sentence Theft

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