Mansfield thug robbed terrified woman - so he could buy fish and chips

By Sophie Wills
Published 5th Feb 2020, 14:54 BST
Updated 6th Feb 2020, 14:40 BST
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A man who robbed a 63-year-old woman and used her bank cards to buy a takeaway has been jailed for three years.

Shaun Hill, 28, of Broxtowe Drive, was arrested on January 5 after a report of robbery was made to Nottinghamshire Police on December 28.

Police were called to Bancroft Lane, Mansfield, after a report of a woman being assaulted by a man in his 20s.

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Hill pleaded guilty to robbery at Nottingham Crown Court on Monday and was sentenced on the same day.

28-year-old Shaun Hill was arrested in January.28-year-old Shaun Hill was arrested in January.
28-year-old Shaun Hill was arrested in January.

He also pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation after he used the victim’s bank cards at a fish and chips shop and for minor purchases at other shops.

Detective Constable Adam Penn, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This was a terrifying experience for the victim who, as well as having her bank cards stolen, was also assaulted. I am pleased that there was a swift outcome.”