A sentence of two years imprisonment for breaking, entering and stealing involving the use of a knife, a young complainant, and an offender with an extensive criminal history for dishonesty offences is within the range of sound sentencing discretion. Concurrent sentences for escape from lawful custody do not render the overall sentence manifestly excessive, particularly where cumulative sentences were open to the sentencing judge.
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