Persistent shoplifter agrees to treatment for addiction, telling judge: 'I’ll do it for you, boy'

'Jail ain't the answer for everyone' accused, 24, who was facing sentencing for shoplifting in Cork City, told court

Dylan Jackson, of no fixed address, appeared at Cork District Court where he pleaded guilty to a number of charges such as thefts of small items in Cork City. Picture: Larry Cummins

A 24-year-old man facing sentence for persistent small-scale shoplifting in Cork City was asked by the judge if he would undergo treatment for addiction difficulties and he replied, “I’ll do it for you, boy.” 

Dylan Jackson, of no fixed address, appeared at Cork District Court where he pleaded guilty to a number of charges such as thefts of small items in Cork City.