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An ex-soldier who set up a cannabis factory at his Birmingham home to help him cope with his horrific war experiences in Afghanistan and Iraq has escaped a jail sentence.
Police had initially gone to the 28 year-old’s address in Ewell Road, Erdington, following a report of a burglary, discovered 32 plants, at various stages of maturity, being grown in an upstairs room.
Paul Prentice had also illegally by-passed the electricity supply.
Prentice who had previously admitted producing cannabis and abstracting electricity, was sentenced to eight months, suspended for 18 months at Birmingham Crown Court.
Judge Murray Creed said he had taken into account his service record and the fact he had no previous convictions.
He also ordered him to do 100 hours’ unpaid work and pay £240 costs.
Fergal Bloomer, defending, said Prentice had done three tours, two in Iraq and one in Afghanistan.
Mr Bloomer also said Prentice...
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