Alan Patton had 133 previous conviction, court told
An East Belfast man with 133 previous conviction was today jailed for 32 months for robbing a shop with a ‘dirty’ syringe.
The prosecutor added: “The supervisor told police that she saw the needle and described it as a full plastic syringe. The defendant took £95 from the cash register and told her: ‘Don’t move. Give me five minutes before you come out. I know where you work’.” Join our new WhatsApp community today Click this link or scan the QR code to receive breaking news and top stories from Belfast Live. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
A pre-sentence report assessed Patton as a high likelihood of reoffending but did not pose a danger to the public.
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