Man jailed after shopkeeper defends store with mop (VIDEO)
A man has been jailed today after a shopkeeper stopped him robbing her shop in Penkridge with a mop.
Benjamin Chambers, 20, of Old Coach Road, Bishops Wood, was sentenced today for a raid on the Popins Pantry in Penkridge in August 2010.
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He demanded cash from the 58-year-old shop keeper but fled empty handed after she chased him out with a mop.
He was sentenced to six years for the attempt robbery and three years for the possession of an imitation firearm, to run concurrently.
DC Marc Bailey, the investigating officer, said: “This was a shocking crime where the defendant threatened and intimidated the victim. Her bravery in the face of danger is admirable. We welcome the sentence handed to the defendant today.”
9 Comments
by johnwhite18
Tuesday, February 07 2012, 6:24AM
“Rusult i would say great to see the mop won the day and the kid was ok in the end i just hope the human rights dont offer him help in the Big House !”
by E_D_Wivens
Saturday, February 04 2012, 2:21PM
“Shoorly the poor desperate wobber must be a victim of evil Tory class warfare and social deprivation, and has clearly had his human rights infringed. He should be paid compensation and get a bigger giro and a better council house to make sure he doesn't feel the need to go out on the wob again. Or have to wear that unbecoming troglodyte "gangsta" gear.
In America shopkeepers (especially Korean ones) will happily put a bullet in the heads of thieves - "you steal, you die!" - and quite right too! But in nanny-state Britain, ordinary people aren't allowed to defend themselves. Apparently it would not be conducive to public order. Yeah right.”
by jonto1863
Saturday, February 04 2012, 9:23AM
“Disgusting! It's the shopkeeper who should be behind bars.That mop could have easily blinded the poor fellow.It's not his fault he's a dope/crack/heroin/alcohol addict.It's somebody elses fault,but definitely not his.Poor chap.”
by Wozzer101
Saturday, February 04 2012, 7:44AM
“Have the b*****d, go on, hit the b**ger again, yes, swwwwweeeetttt.
Jolting aside, anyone notice there was a kid there, and the scumbag still trid it on, contemptible that. Bet he don't tell them that in the slammer, dirty git.
Anyway, well done that woman, you go girl.”
by djdaz1210
Friday, February 03 2012, 11:17PM
“I wish she was my mum/gran when i was younger. Pick on me, u pick on the mop. Justice served.”
by therockyslope
Friday, February 03 2012, 8:49PM
“another desperate smack head,throw away the key these people are vile.”
by Stumoo2010
Friday, February 03 2012, 5:34PM
“Intimidation firearm ? Was it a toy one as well ?”
by nelsonl
Friday, February 03 2012, 4:38PM
“Well done on the justice system for getting it right this time.
The scumbag will think twice before trying to rob a shop again.
Also well done to the shopkeeper, and i know its a serious offence, but i cant help but laugh that she fought him off with a "mop" . Well done Mrs Mop ;)”
by graham44d
Friday, February 03 2012, 4:37PM
“What you in for mate???? Robbery!
You get long? six years.
You get away with much? Na Got chased out of the shop by a woman with a mop.
Sweat jesus my sides hurt from to much laughter.
Good on the woman and I hope she is given some form of comendation for her bravery.”