Evidence pointed to him suffering from a psychotic episode
A man who used a imitation firearm to steal a car from a motorist on the outskirts of Lincoln after suffering from a psychotic episode was sentenced to a hospital order.
Michael Cranmer-Brown, prosecuting, said the driver wound his window down and was approached by Hicks who asked him if he had any jump leads.Mr Cranmer-Brown told the court: “The defendant then produced a dull black handgun with a silver end.” Police firearms officers and a helicopter were deployed, and the car was stopped after driving towards Gainsborough and then turning south down the A156 to Newark.
Hicks, of Spire Road, Lincoln, pleaded guilty to robbery and possession of an imitation firearm with intent. Hicks is currently detained at a secure hospital and the court heard evidence from his responsible clinician who said he was responding well and required more treatment.“It is a very decent family, his siblings all have very well paid decent jobs.Passing sentence Recorder Paul Mann KC told Hicks he had flagged down a passing motorist.
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