Self-described 'cannibal' threatens to rape, murder and EAT people during a terrifying attack at a bottle shop - but he's immediately released on parole
- A man in Townsville who committed a bizarre and terrifying attack walked free
- He was granted immediate role despite being found guilty of multiple charges
- The attacker stole alcohol from his victims and told them he was a 'cannibal'
A man who robbed two people and told them he was a 'cannibal' while threatening to rape, kill and eat them has been released on parole.
The 24-year-old began his terrifying attacks when he entered a Dan Murphy's store at Garbutt in Townsville, Queensland, on April 26, 2019.
Townsville District Court heard the man attempted to steal a bottle of liquor by hiding it in his pants, the Townsville Bulletin reported.
When an employee caught him in the act and confiscated the alcohol, he grabbed the her by the arm and pushed her against the counter.
The 24-year-old began his terrifying attacks when he entered a Dan Murphy's store at Garbutt in Townsville, Queensland, on April 26, 2019. Pictured: Actor Anthony Hopkins playing the role of Hannibal Lecter, a cannibal
The attacker fled to another nearby liquor store and confronted two men shopping for alcohol.
Crown Prosecutor Aaron Dunkerton told the court the man grabbed one victim before stealing his alcohol and wallet.
The attacker told the man he was a 'cannibal' and would rape, kill and eat him if he went to the police.
A short time later the attacker was found in possession of the stolen goods and arrested.
The Townsville District Court (pictured) heard how the attacker pinned the victim against a car and told him he was a 'cannibal' that would rape, murder and eat him
He later pleaded guilty to one count of common assault and two counts of robbery with actual violence.
Defence Barrister Travis Schmitt said his client had been drinking on the day of the incident and had a problem with alcohol.
Judge Brad Farr told the man in court: 'Robbery is a serious offence and you have committed two of them.
'The female complainant suffered emotionally and psychologically as a consequence from your behaviour.'
He was sentenced to 23 months in prison but was granted immediate parole, having spent 124 days behind bars.
