A barrister has paid tribute to the unsung heroes of the criminal justice system for their "sterling work" during the coronavirus pandemic but called for.
Derek Pinto absconded from Hollesley Bay prison
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An inmate who could not resist the overwhelming temptation to walk away from open prison and see his family before lockdown has received more time in a higher security jail.
Derek Pinto was handed another four months custody on an eight-year term imposed at Blackfriars Crown Court for possessing a loaded handgun.
The 22-year old, who absconded from Hollesley Bay prison as another national Covid-19 lockdown loomed last year, pleaded guilty to escaping lawful custody at Ipswich Crown Court on Wednesday.
Pinto returned to Hollesley Bay prison the following day
Derek Pinto absconded from Hollesley Bay prison
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An inmate who could not resist the overwhelming temptation to walk away from open prison and see his family before lockdown has received more time in a higher security jail.
Derek Pinto was handed another four months custody on an eight-year term imposed at Blackfriars Crown Court for possessing a loaded handgun.
The 22-year old, who absconded from Hollesley Bay prison as another national Covid-19 lockdown loomed last year, pleaded guilty to escaping lawful custody at Ipswich Crown Court on Wednesday.
Pinto returned to Hollesley Bay prison the following day
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The pair appeared before Ipswich Crown Court Picture: ARCHANT
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A burglar who broke into an isolated house in Lower Holbrook has been given a suspended prison sentence.
Before Ipswich Crown Court was 35-year-old James Smith, of Aldham Road, Hadleigh, who admitted burglary, theft of alcohol and breach of bail.
He was given a 12 month prison sentence suspended for two years and ordered to do 200 hours unpaid work.
He was also given a 20 day rehabilitation activity requirement and an alcohol treatment order.
Juliet Donovan, prosecuting, said the homeowner had left his isolated five bedroom home in Harkstead Road, Lower Holbrook locked and secure in February 2018 and returned later to find a kitchen window had been smashed.