A man who threatened a dog owner with the chilling words “stop me and I’ll do you” before stealing a puppy in broad daylight has finally admitted to the crime — five years after it happened.
He admitted to making a threat of violence but denied carrying a knife, a claim accepted by the prosecution.
Court’s Decision
Despite the seriousness of the offence, Judge Antony Dunne opted not to jail Zeta, citing medical reports showing his condition had worsened over the past decade and his prognosis was poor.
“Your illness means that imprisonment would be significantly more difficult for you than for a healthy person,” the judge said. “You now walk with a frame and I do not believe you pose a risk of committing further offences of this kind.”
The sentence was suspended, meaning Zeta will remain in the community under strict conditions.
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The second man involved in the robbery has never been identified.
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