A man described in court as the “scourge” of Manchester city centre has been given one last chance by a judge.
Michael Conway-Williams, who has 59 criminal convictions for 174 separate offences, pleaded guilty to further burglaries at Manchester Crown Court.
The 39-year-old faced a minimum jail sentence of three years under the so-called ‘three strikes’ legislation for persistent offenders.
But the court heard Conway-Williams had a ‘narcotics blocker’ implanted in his upper arm to nullify the effects of opiates and had been offered a room at supported accommodation in north Manchester which offers a substance misuse recovery programme for drug or alcohol addicts.
The judge told Mr Conway-Williams that if he breaches the zero-tolerance drugs policy of the programme he would face “a significant prison sentence”.
Tribute paid to hospital radio legend Patrick Murphy
Bradford Council reports strong progress on financial recovery
Bradford nurseries recognised with elite ‘900 Club’ award
Teenager injured in Dewsbury bus station stabbing as three arrested
Seven Jailed for Over 40 Years in Halifax Drugs Crackdown
Twelve Charged Over Non-Recent Child Sexual Offences in Calderdale
Bradford Cathedral Hosts ‘Triangle of Unity’ Exhibition
Muslim Aid Launches Winter Support for Vulnerable Communities
Bold 2036 Vision Set to Shape Future of Halifax
The Golden Era
Legal Show
Bhangra Nights
Alim OnAir