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A repeat offender named Stephen Hooton, already serving a nine-year sentence for burglary and car theft, just got slapped with an extra year after ramming a police van in Kirkby back in June 2024 while driving a stolen car. Dashcam footage showed him braking, reversing into the vehicle, causing $14K in damage and minor injuries to officers. Hooton, appearing remotely, muttered “That’s all wrong that” before saying little else. His lawyer argued the case was delayed and that the offenses should’ve been handled alongside his major charges — but the judge ruled they’d run concurrently anyway. Hooton pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and criminal damage, and while his release date stays unchanged, he’ll face a 12-month driving ban and mandatory retest once free. Another twist in a story already spinning out of control.

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