CCTV shows moment brave members of the public attacked robber who targeted Shoreham convenience store | UK News
Police have hailed the bravery of three members of the public who attacked a masked assailant during a store robbery.
Samuel Brown’s assault on a convenience store in Shoreham was caught on CCTV, as was the moment he was tackled to the ground in a nearby garden as he tried to escape.
The 32-year-old was among a group of masked men who targeted the store on Halloween last year.
Wearing a blue hooded jacket, he was seen attacking a member of staff and snatching a cash register from the counter.
The worker bravely fought him off and quickly informed a relative, who chased after Brown and tackled him in a garden.
An occupant of the house came out to help, and the couple managed to restrain Brown despite the assault.
…before being knocked to the ground in someone’s garden
Police arrived to arrest Brown, of Shoreham, who was charged with robbery and two counts of assault.
He has since been sentenced to 49 months in prison.
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“Extremely serious offence”
sussex Police officer Richard Emmett said the three victims had “put themselves in danger” to detain Brown and praised their courage.
“Theft is an extremely serious offense with serious consequences, and Brown now faces a lengthy period behind bars for his actions,” he added.
A 33-year-old Worthing man also arrested in connection with the incident has been released without charge.
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