Man sentenced to six years’ jail over hours-long torture of woman in Brisbane hotel room

Trent Wayne Lawson, 38, pleaded guilty to common assault, wilful damage, stealing and torture for 2021 attack and can apply for parole

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A Queensland man has been sentenced for the reprehensible" assault and torture of a woman for at least two hours while he held her captive in a hotel room.

Trent Wayne Lawson, 38, faced Brisbane district court on Tuesday for sentencing after pleading guilty to common assault, wilful damage, stealing and torture.

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