Wiltshire police sergeant gets out of jail! WOW!

"Go to Jail. Go directly to Jail. Do not pass GO. Do not collect $200. ... if sent to Jail, get out as soon as possible to get back into the buying action. ..." Sounds like Sergeant Mark Andrews sees police work a bit like a Monopoly game.

Instead of doing his time, reflecting on his wrongdoing and generally trying to be a better person, this policeman reckons he's worthy of an appeal. Well, come off it, Mark, you are not. You bashed your female prisoner around the face, left her bleeding profusely and generally behaved like a sod.

But really, the world's gone mad. The court is as much to blame. Giving him unconditional bail. What, no conditions, AT ALL! Not even a measly morning visit to the police station to report in as a convicted felon?

It's outrageous beyond belief. I'm all in favour of rehabilitating offenders but this guy hasn't even tasted the porridge!