Overview

• Paul Andrew Hart was sentenced on July 22 to 16 months’ imprisonment, with the term backdated to January and parole possible after eight months
• District Court Judge Felicity Zempilas rejected Hart’s claim that he mistook the food-grade chilli extract for harmless novelty spray
• The ‘Satan’s Spit’ concoction injured 15 shoppers with burning eyes, sore throats and breathing difficulties, including two children
• Bunnings Northam closed for the remainder of ANZAC Day 2024, suffering about $16,000 in lost sales and covering thousands more in compensation
• While awaiting this sentence, Hart received additional jail terms for making false statements and faced outstanding warrants in Queensland and South Australia