'Mini crime wave' man is jailed after threat to snatch woman's son
A SERIAL criminal branded a "mini crime wave" has been jailed for four-and-a-half years after committing a chilling catalogue of offences.
He was "violent and abusive" when he repeatedly harassed his ex-girlfriend during a frightening campaign against her, a court heard.
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SENTENCED: Benjamin Wortley was jailed for four-and-a-half years at Grimsby Crown Court.
Benjamin Wortley, 21, of Gilbey Road, Grimsby, admitted assaulting Katie Hughes and damaging her window on October 29, as well as breaching a non-molestation order on October 1, 16 and 29.
Jeremy Evans, prosecuting, told Grimsby Crown Court that Wortley had been in and out of prison and Miss Hughes ended their relationship.
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A non-molestation order was made at Grimsby County Court on August 14, but Wortley telephoned her and threatened to snatch their son, who was 18 months old at the time.
He later threw half a brick through a window at her Cleethorpes home, hitting her on the head and causing injuries.
Wortley also admitted a string of other offences, including burglary, aggravated vehicle taking and driving while banned on October 9, stealing a scooter and driving while banned on October 16, and driving while banned on October 17.
He had convictions for 49 previous offences.
Richard Butters, mitigating, said Wortley was a "mini crime wave" during October and had a "terrible" record of previous convictions.
He had been a heavy drinker since the age of 13 and also used diazepam.
He and another person drank a bottle of vodka before the burglary in Brereton Avenue, Cleethorpes, in which car keys were taken.
He drove off in the car they belonged to and later hit two parked cars, causing a tree to fall on one of them, the court heard.
Judge Graham Robinson told Wortley he had been "violent and abusive" towards his ex-girlfriend and the threat to snatch her son would have been "terrifying words to her".
Wortley was also banned from driving for four years.
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by johnhts
Thursday, February 07 2013, 9:37AM
“Socially super once agaibn sticking noses in where not needed, you will be touight your lesson one day :)”
by Mrspez
Saturday, February 02 2013, 10:34AM
“They should of locked him up years ago when he attempted to steal my moped. Luckily for me security were on the ball and got him but the slapped wrist attitude of the courts obviously did nothing to deter him.”
by Katiehughes90
Friday, February 01 2013, 11:56PM
“Think they have got it wrong he is not my sons father!!”
by xxx666xxx
Friday, February 01 2013, 5:37PM
“Looks like max brannings offspring. Ugly ginge”
by GTFC_Steve73
Friday, February 01 2013, 3:50PM
“Looking at the Telewag tonight, i think everyone who is really really ugly should be locked up. Because the common factor in all the local scroats being locked or given ASBO's is that they have all benn hit with the ugly spade. This guy could earn a fortune at the Yrok Dungeons and he would not even need make-up.”
by sociallysuper
Friday, February 01 2013, 12:49PM
“I hope Katie has raised the bar where men are concerned. Aim higher than someone like this cretin.”
by THEAPPLE
Friday, February 01 2013, 12:43PM
“a mimi crime wave Mmmmm how could we stop it,M.....Lock him up for the 1st crime he commited,simples”
by dave_41
Friday, February 01 2013, 11:13AM
“if she had been my daughter you would not have gone to prison, if you were lucky it would have been hospital .”
by williewonky
Friday, February 01 2013, 11:09AM
“Another on the "should drown" list.”
by davendogs
Friday, February 01 2013, 10:38AM
“Another handsome cherub from these parts. Mummy loves him or maybe not.”