A man from Young has been given a chance to serve a prison sentence in the community under an intensive corrections order.
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Paul Michael Skelton, 40, was convicted at Young Local Court on Tuesday, October 20 after pleading guilty to common assault and intimidation.
According to police facts, about 6.05pm on October 17 this year, Skelton entered a home in Young and, despite being told to leave, refused to go.
Police say he pushed a person to the ground and raised his fist while standing above them. They yelled "call the police" and Skelton fled the scene.
Police were informed and Skelton was arrested soon after at a Brock Street residence.
In relation to the allegations, at the time, police say Skelton denied all knowledge of the incident.
He pleaded guilty to both charges.
The court heard the person was known to Skelton and he had "reacted bad, inappropriate and criminally" to an "emotional event".
Magistrate Michael O'Brien said too many people put themselves before the court when things go "pear shaped".
"It's appalling the extent of people in the community who cannot gain control of their emotions and they behave in a way that is abhorrent," Magistrate Michael O'Brien said.
Skelton was sentenced to 12 months in prison to be served in the community under an intensive corrections order. He must engage in alcohol and drug counselling.
"I'm sorry for everything I've done," Skelton said through audio visual link from jail.
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