Lokhlan William Moran-Cook knocked man unconscious in Chermside

A young Hervey Bay man drove stolen cars, pinched groceries and knocked a man unconscious over a bag during his year-long petty crime spree across South East Queensland.

A Hervey Bay stonemason knocked out a man after he pushed him over during a year-long petty crime spree spanning across south east Queensland.

Lokhlan William Moran-Cook, 21, stole groceries, headphones, drove stolen cars, breached his bail and assaulted a man during his offending from October 2020 to November 2021, Caloundra Magistrates Court heard.

The Hervey Bay man’s escapades stretched from Brisbane up to Hervey Bay where he racked up other offences including failing to appear, possessing drugs and trespass.

The court heard the most serious offence was from July 26 2021 in Chermside where a dispute over a backpack led to a man being knocked unconscious by Moran-Cook.

Magistrate Catherine Benson said Moran-Cook pushed a man onto a tiled floor and hit his head which knocked him unconscious.

The court was told it was unclear how long the victim had been knocked out for but only regained consciousness when he was taken away by paramedics.

Defence lawyer Mark Dixon said the complainant had stolen a bag that belonged to one of Moran-Cook’s mates.

Lokhlan William Moran-Cook pleaded guilty to 17 offences in Caloundra Magistrates Court on April 13, 2022. Picture: Social media

Mr Dixon told the court Moran-Cook had come from a troubled background and planned to move to Noosa to continue work as a stonemason.

Ms Benson said Moran-Cook drove vehicles knowing they were stolen and on one occasion drove a car that was taken from person he had been living with.

Moran-Cook pleaded guilty to 17 charges including three counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, assault, failing to appear and possessing drugs.

He was sentenced 18 months’ probation and was ordered to pay $688 compensation for the stolen items.

No convictions were recorded.