The vulnerability of the victim, a senior who is described as “of very small stature” was also considered aggravating. The judge noted that although Beresford was using a scooter, there was no evidence that he needed to do so because of a disability and that he was younger, bigger and stronger than the victim.
Punishment should be both cruel and unusual (otherwise it’s just a job). Let the local retirement home have a go at him with canes.