Benjamin Isaac Devitt denied bail, lashes out at magistrate after being charged over CBD crime spree

A man arrested at gunpoint after a wild CBD crime spree has launched an explosive tirade at a magistrate who kept him behind bars.

A man has launched a tirade at a magistrate and ripped off his jumper after being ordered to stay behind bars following a dramatic gunpoint arrest in the CBD last week.

Benjamin Isaac Devitt, 46, of Ingle Farm, faced the Adelaide Magistrates Court via video link on Wednesday, charged with theft, two counts of assault, throwing missile and disorderly behaviour, where his bail application was refused.

Mr Devitt became visibly irate, screaming through the camera with expletives directed at Magistrate Paul Foley, who said the accused had a “significant drug issue”.

Benjamin Devitt was denied bail in court. Picture: Facebook

Benjamin Devitt was arrested at gunpoint and has been charged with theft and assault over an incident in the CBD last week. Picture: Facebook

“You’re in contempt for calling me a drug addict,” Mr Devitt could be heard saying. “I’m not staying here anymore.”

“Can I tell you this? You’re not assisting your position,” Mr Foley replied.

Mr Foley ordered a home detention report due to Mr Devitt’s “recent and significant history”, keeping him behind bars.

“Are you kidding me?” Mr Devitt said. “So it’s my granddaughter’s birthday in two days and you’re saying I’m in here another week?”

Mr Devitt allegedly stole from a city store, assaulted staff and fled before patrols caught him throwing rocks at cars.

Police were called to Franklin St after reports of a disturbance about 5.20pm last Tuesday.

They allege Mr Devitt entered a shop and stole goods before two staff members – who attempted to stop him – were assaulted.

The man then allegedly fled the store while police received reports that a man was throwing stones at passing vehicles on Franklin St.

Police found the suspect on Mellor St and he was arrested at gunpoint after being ordered to the ground.

Mr Devitt will next face court later this month.