A JUDGE ordered the probation service to look into whether a robber who stole £13,000 and a medal collection was a dangerous offender.

Richard Hunt, 37, already has a number of robbery convictions on his record.

Appearing before Swindon Crown Court via video link from HMP Bristol yesterday, Hunt, formerly of Station Road, Swindon, pleaded guilty to a single count of robbery.

Prosecutors say he robbed a Swindon man of £13,000 cash, jewellery, watches, coins, medals and a mobile phone on January 13, 2021.

Remanding him in custody to be sentenced on April 8, Judge Peter Crabtree told Hunt: “This is a serious offence, as you will well appreciate. The starting point is a substantial custodial sentence; that is even before I consider your record of offending.”

He said he wanted a report from the probation service to assess whether Hunt should be classed as a dangerous offender and given an extended sentence.

Susan Cavender appeared for the Crown Prosecution Service. Hunt was represented by Emma Handslip.

  • An earlier version of this article gave the wrong name for the defendant. The name should have read Richard Hunt. We are happy to correct and apologise for the error.