A man who repeatedly messaged two women, threatening to kill one, said his wish was to be jailed. And a judge granted that wish with a 16-month prison term.
Joseph Bissell, in custody at HMP Portland, refused to attend for sentence at Bristol Crown Court. The court heard the 26-year-old, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to two breaches of a stalking order and making threats to kill.
Judge James Patrick imposed sentence in his absence. He said: "A mental health disposal has been ruled out. I feel the court must continue on sentence."
