A former Palmerston North shoe store worker who shared inappropriate shoe-related images online has been discharged without conviction. Malachai Scott Roger Wylie, 23, was arrested in April and charged with two counts of offensive behaviour and theft. Judge Russell Collins told the hearing concern for the man's mental health dominated his thinking when issuing his decision. Also noted were his attempts to access care for his mental health prior and during his offending, which were unsuccessful. Wylie had no previous convictions and Collins said he had pleaded guilty at a very early stage.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 07, 2021 01:41 UTC