Jack McCauley, 19, broke into a house in Earles Gardens in the city after reacting angrily to something that was said.

Appearing at Great Yarmouth Magistrates' Court, he was handed a suspended prison sentence after pleading guilty to burglary of a dwelling with intent to cause damage, and to assault by beating of two police officers.

Great Yarmouth Magistrates' Court. (Image: Great Yarmouth Borough Council)

Katherine Newson, prosecuting, said: "An officer has seen a male going towards an address on Earles Garden.

"He describes hearing sounds of things smashing like glass and screaming.

"Mr Sullivan could hear a commotion outside his bedroom. He has noticed damage to his property and TV downstairs.

"He experienced shock and surprise that someone entered the address he was sleeping in."

Police subsequently attended the property and arrested the defendant.

McCauley pleaded guilty to assaulting two police officers. (Image: Norfolk Constabulary)

When at the house, police officer Richard Rhodes reported the defendant "swearing wildly" and McCauley's foot colliding with his left ankle.

Police officer Graham Gooch also reported the defendant spitting at him, in which he got saliva on his eye and head.

Damage was caused to the television and the property's walls.

The incident happened on Saturday, October 18, 2025,

Andrew Spence, mitigating, said: "Mr McCauley is a young man. He was out drinking with friends.

"Clearly he overindulged and drunk to excess to the point where his recollection is non-existent.

Earles Gardens in Norwich. (Image: Google Street View)

"He was told by friends that he reacted very angrily to something that was said. That resulted in him banging on the door and causing damage.

"It was an impulsive and very angry response to something that was said."

McCauley was sentenced to four months in custody, suspended for eighteen months.

Chair of the bench Russell Baker, sentencing, said: "You seemed to have lost your self-control for that moment.

"I hope you can see this as an opportunity. Instead of going to jail, you can now stay out of jail."

McCauley must pay £50 compensation to each police officer, £250 for damage to the television and £350 in order to repair the flat wall.

He must also complete 200 hours of unpaid work.

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