Backwell man Gareth Barrett stole the identity of a former Army officer with the same name as him to commit fraud. And it proved a "deeply disturbing" ordeal for his victim, a court heard.
Barrett, 40, of Moorfield Road, pleaded guilty to five charges of fraud as well as making an untrue statement for the purposes of obtaining a passport and insurance. He also admitted possessing an identity document with improper intent.
Judge Euan Ambrose jailed him for 21 months. He made a deprivation order involving identity documents and all documents seized relating to the complainant Gareth Edward Barrett. A victim surcharge of £140 was imposed.
