It is extraordinary what mayhem was caused over a $16 theft.

Rochelle Kirkham
Updated December 4 2021 - 12:18pm, first published 4:30am

A magistrate said a man's reaction was 'completely disproportionate' when he rammed a car and drove with another man clinging onto his bonnet, all triggered by the theft of a $16 game from a store.

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Rochelle Kirkham

Rochelle covers court and has a particular interest in social issues including homelessness, food security and family violence.

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