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flag Jerome Haines, 24, pleaded guilty to kidnapping and armed assault after threatening a man with a hammer in a Kent Street car attack in October 2024.

flag Jerome Gordon Haines, 24, of Tamworth, pleaded guilty to kidnapping and armed assault after allegedly forcing his way into a 49-year-old man’s car on Kent Street in October 2024, threatening him with a hammer for 23 seconds. flag The dashcam-recorded incident, captured during a brief but violent attack, ended when a witness intervened, prompting Haines to flee and be arrested. flag The victim described intense fear, and prosecutors highlighted the brazen use of a weapon in public. flag Haines’ defense cited intoxication, lack of motive or gain, and poor health, arguing for a lenient sentence. flag The judge deferred sentencing until March 2026 to consider the case’s severity and Haines’ personal circumstances.

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