Drug Addiction Leads to Violent Street Robbery in Belfast

A Belfast man, Steven McCormick, was sentenced to 32 months in prison for a violent street robbery that left a woman with a bleeding nose.

Criminal Past and Drug Addiction
McCormick, living a troubled life with learning difficulties and drug addiction, targeted the victim to feed his addiction issues. Despite efforts to address his drug problem, the robbery was a stark reminder of his criminal past.

Legal Sentencing
Judge Mark Reel delivered a harsh 32-month sentence, emphasizing the severity of the offense and the threat McCormick posed to society. The probation report highlighted a high likelihood of reoffending but deemed him not a direct danger to the public.