Robbers who waited in alleyway to attack 'terrified' victim are jailed
TWO men have been jailed for a total of almost 10 years after waiting for a man in a dark alleyway before attacking and robbing him.
Christopher Baker had entered Trumpet Passage, in Hanley, when he was set upon by Javed Khan and David Gallimore.
Both men kicked and punched Mr Baker, leaving him on the ground in a 'terrified' state, Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court heard yesterday.
The victim, who lives in Sunderland and was in Stoke-on-Trent to visit his son, handed over his wallet to Khan out of fear, who then passed it to Gallimore.
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Gallimore, who was on release from prison on licence at the time after being jailed for six years in March 2009 for arson, took between £85 to £100 out of the wallet and threw it down a grid, before walking off with Khan.
Now Gallimore, aged 41, of Bryant Road, Abbey Hulton, has been jailed for six years after being found guilty of robbery following a trial.
Khan, who turned 25 yesterday and lives in Haywood Street, Shelton, was sentenced to three years and four months behind bars after pleading guilty to robbery.
The incident, shortly after 11pm on September 1 last year, was caught on CCTV which was shown to the court.
Paul Spratt, prosecuting, said: "The victim had gone into the Burton Stores pub in Hanley at about 10.45pm and he was alone.
"He had seen the two defendants when he walked in and seemingly entered into conversation with them, and he bought one of them a pint of beer.
"In his interview with police, Khan said the victim had made a slight against a girl he was connected with and that his intention was to deal with it physically.
"The victim left the pub on his own and went to McDonald's but when he left there around 10 minutes later and walked into the alleyway, the two defendants were effectively waiting for him.
"He was kicked and punched by both men who then removed his top, which Gallimore put on to disguise himself."
Mr Baker suffered cuts to his forehead, a bloody nose and bleeding inside his mouth.
He made his way to a nearby property where the occupant alerted the police and ambulance service.
Khan and Gallimore were arrested a short time later in a different pub.
Robin Lichfield, defending Gallimore, who has been back in prison since February, said: "This was clearly an unpleasant matter and he understands a custodial sentence will be imposed on him.
"He has a number of previous convictions but none are for robbery or assault, so this can be seen as out of character in that respect."
Nicola Bell, defending Khan, said: "He is a polite and pleasant man who comes from a decent family and he knows he has brought shame upon them."
Sentencing both men, Judge Mark Eades said: "Mr Baker went to a pub for a drink, as countless other people do across the length and breadth of this country.
"He bought you a drink, he was friendly and had the misfortune of coming across you.
"This robbery has a number of aggravating features."
Comments
by Warren_Lloyd
Sunday, July 29 2012, 12:44PM
“Now, as you can see, no more hiding hear. I'll go by my own name thank you.”
by promax
Wednesday, July 25 2012, 1:48PM
“Burton Stores.Do they sell suits.”
by Redpitlad
Tuesday, July 24 2012, 7:47PM
“Oh come on relatively normal,
every time you come past the place! the dregs of society are either staggering in or out of the Burton stores.”
by bigmouth666
Tuesday, July 24 2012, 7:34PM
“God help us, I don't mean the drinkers, although I was in there a few weeks ago, and most seemed relatively normal to me. I'm talking staff members of The Burton Stores and about the biggest food chain in the world locking the gates, that are on there, you can plainly see them in the fist photo, to protect business. Jesus, your hard work some days you know.”
by Redpitlad
Tuesday, July 24 2012, 7:29PM
“arrrr never mind hey.”
by Johntoe
Tuesday, July 24 2012, 6:53PM
“@ Redpitlad
There you go again with your LIES,
YOU said, "it'sBut more to the point all three of you! Warren,Tonyjohnt,Johntoe... all resort to name calling and insults,"
AND,
"or as Johntoe says.... quote A/score a cheap point,or B/change the subject, and you all do that's when posting! so why not the rest of us."
I invite anyone and everyone to scroll down and read MY first post in this thread,
You will clearly see it was in response to magnum57 Who implied that everyone from the Abbey is "a lowlife" a rather sweeping offensive and ignorant statement, I'm sure that every 'reasonable' person read this will agree,
Redpitlad 'wades in' with HIS first 'contribution'
QUOTE,
Don't let Johntoe catch you dishing Abbey Hulton! he thinks its gods little green acres."
I, at this point, HAVE both stuck to the point, and pointed out that magnum57 was being ignorant and offensive, and not even mentioned Redpitlad, who HAS seen fit to have a 'pop' at ME,
In fact, it's HE who changes the subject, as I stated that the 2 guys in the article are indeed "Low lifes",
and it's only THEN that I retaliate towards Redpitlad, as I often state that I ALWAYS retaliate, Or does Redpitlad think he should be allowed to "DISH" it out without getting some back?.
and then because the nasty man gave him some of his own medicine BACK, he really spits out the dummy, "druggie" "old" even a pathetically childish attempt to imply that myself and my brother are 'gay lovers'
and the latest...
QUOTE, "Johntoe, no not at all! but it does explain a lot you being brothers with Tonyjohnt.. its quite often said idiots come in two's."
I will leave it to others to judge, it's all there in black n white folks, start from the bottom read up, if you can be bothered, and I don't blame you if you can't be,”
by Redpitlad
Tuesday, July 24 2012, 6:35PM
“Johntoe, no not at all! but it does explain a lot you being brothers with Tonyjohnt.. its quite often said idiots come in two's.”
by Redpitlad
Tuesday, July 24 2012, 5:57PM
“Bigmouth666,
I think its you who needs to wise up! have you seen the dross that gets in Burton store?
them pair are likely to have drunk in there.”
by bigmouth666
Tuesday, July 24 2012, 4:56PM
“Do grow up why don't you, its a Business, and I would think that The Burton Stores and MacDonald's would be more then helpfull if it means there customers are not attacked there. Not everyone operates at gutter level.”
by Redpitlad
Tuesday, July 24 2012, 2:55PM
“Bigmouth666.AK Wozzer,Warren.... The Burton stores be trusted with a key! now you are being a bit thick...oh well troll loll la.”