Judge slams robber who punched woman and stole boy’s bike saying ‘I hope security guard hit you hard’

A judge has slammed a robber who attacked a female shop assistant and stole a bike from a schoolboy. Dylan Johnson, 21, appeared at Teesside Crown Court alongside his brother, Jordan, 26. Dylan carried out three violent robberies and a burglary – where he pretended to be a cleaner. Jordan Johnson took part in one … Read more

Doorman Rushed to Hospital After Vicious ‘Glassing’ Attack Outside Newcastle Pub

A bouncer was taken to hospital after being ‘glassed in the back of his head’ in a town centre attack. Emergency services were sent to High Street, Newcastle, following the vicious assault outside Hogarths. Paramedics treated him for ‘potentially serious injuries’ at the scene before he was rushed to the Royal Stoke University Hospital. The … Read more

Sweet thief jailed for shoving Tesco security guard was ‘just trying to save life of diabetic friend’

A shoplifter who shoved a Tesco security guard to the ground while stealing a packet of sweets has told magistrates he was trying to save his friend’s life. Lewis Armitage, who already had 63 offences on his record, including eight thefts, entered the Tesco Express on Granby Street in Leicester city centre on Saturday night … Read more