A man has been jailed after a spate of crimes caused havoc in one market town.

Billy Kilbourn, of Allen Meale Way, Stalham appeared in court on September 6, 2024, charged with a range of offences after an incident two days earlier.

Police found Kilbourn "shouting from a window and behaving erratically".

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The 33-year-old was arrested and charged with possession of a knife and scissors in public, two counts of theft and criminal damage to a property.

While in court, Kilbourn's year of disruption was also dealt with, including outstanding charges including for disqualified driving, breaching a suspended sentence and for assaulting an emergency worker.

The court handed Kilbourn 50 weeks in prison and ordered him to pay £100 compensation.

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North Norfolk Safer Neighbourhood Team Sergeant Toby Gosden said: “The defendant’s actions have caused a huge demand to the emergency services over the last year.

“We’ve worked with partner agencies to reduce the demand, and offer assistance to Billy to change his behaviour, but sadly the incident saw him damaging others’ property, carrying weapons in public and causing fear among vulnerable members of the community.

“The court’s sentence is welcomed by the police, and will provide some reassurance to the public in Stalham. We hope that Billy receives the help he needs while in prison.”