Two jailed after man left with permanent sight loss following attack in Hemel Hempstead
The pair have been sentenced to a total of 15 years in jail after two violent robbery offences
Two people have been sentenced to a total of 15 years in jail following an investigation into two violent robbery offences.
Sophie Larman, aged 21, and Jason Pinner, aged 49, both formerly of Margery Wood in Welwyn Garden City, were jailed at St Albans Crown Court last Wednesday (18 June), having previously been found guilty following a trial in April 2024 (correct).
An investigation was launched following two reports of violent robberies in Hemel Hempstead and Welwyn Garden City in September 2023.
During the first incident on 20 September, a man aged in his 20s, who was known to Larman, had met her in Welwyn Garden City, where he was then assaulted by Pinner. He sustained multiple GBH level injuries to his head and legs. His mobile phone and around £320 in cash were also taken.
The following day, Larman and Pinner attended an address in Hemel Hempstead where a man, who was also known to them, sustained multiple wounds to the head and torso leaving him with permanent sight loss.
Following enquiries, the pair were identified as suspects and arrested the day after the second attack.
Larman was handed a prison term of five years and six months for one count of robbery and one count of GBH, while Pinner was jailed for nine years and six months for two counts of GBH.
Detective Constable Michael Knight, from the Dacorum LCU, led the investigation. He said: “The attacks carried out by Pinner and Larman were despicable, leaving their helpless victims with serious and, in one case, permanent injuries. Our enquiries allowed us to quickly make arrests and I am pleased they have been given lengthy sentences.”