Latest news in Yorkshire: August 03, 2017 08:52:10 AM
A “violent offender” who robbed a 94-year-old man after knocking him unconscious in the street has been jailed for five years.
Guy Drummond, 25, of Crookesmoor Drive, Sheffield, carried out the unprovoked attack in January this year. He was sentenced at Sheffield Crown Court yesterday (Thursday 27 July) after admitting robbery.
The 94-year-old victim was walking home along Convent Walk when Drummond punched him in the side of the head causing him to suffer bruising and swelling to the head, a split gum, a suspected fractured jaw and lose four teeth.
When the elderly man regained consciousness, he realised that his wallet, containing £145, travel card and bankcard had all been stolen.
CCTV from the scene showed Drummond carry out the act and he was arrested shortly after.
Detective Inspector Paul Murphy said: “This crime was a violent unprovoked attack on a vulnerable elderly member of the public.
“The suspect arrested got exactly what was deserved for such an appalling crime.
“Any individual that attacks people as they go about their daily business will be targeted and dealt with accordingly.
“I hope that this case and the custodial sentence given out serves as a deterrent to those who wish to involve themselves in crime.”
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