R v Warren

Rhys Warren has been sentenced to preventive detention following his convictions for attempted murder, using a firearm against a police officer, and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. The jury found him guilty of shooting at three police officers during an incident at his house on 9 March 2016. He has been sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment, to be served in preventive detention. The sentencing judge found that Mr Warren poses a significant and ongoing risk to the safety of the community and that a finite sentence would not adequately protect the public from his violent offending. The judge considered Mr Warren's history of attacks on public officials, the seriousness of the harm caused by his offending, and the reports of health professionals indicating a tendency on his part to commit serious offences in the future. The judge also noted that Mr Warren has not shown any willingness to change his views or engage in treatment programs. The decision to sentence Mr Warren to preventive detention was made in order to provide ongoing protection for the community and to incentivize him to engage in successful treatment.