Dorset man jailed after injuring and robbing elderly man
He's been sentenced to three years and eight months in prison
A man has been jailed following a robbery investigation carried out by Dorset Police’s newly-formed Neighbourhood Crime Team (NCT).
Tommy Burton, 43, of Bournemouth, was sentenced to three years and eight months in prison at Bournemouth Crown Court on Friday, 13 June 2025, after pleading guilty to a charge of robbery.
The offence took place at around 8.15pm on Sunday, 23 March, when an elderly man was withdrawing £100 from an ATM outside the Co-op on Christchurch Road.
He was approached by Burton, who pushed him to the ground, stole the cash, and fled the scene. The victim sustained minor injuries.
An investigation was swiftly launched by the Neighbourhood Crime Team —a new unit focused on tackling burglary and targeting prolific offenders. Officers were able to identify Burton through CCTV enquiries and arrested him later that evening at a nearby address.
Burton was charged and remanded in custody on Friday, 28 March, and later admitted the offence in court.
In addition to his custodial sentence, Burton was ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £228.
Police Constable Ted Carlton of Dorset Police, said: “This was a nasty incident in which Burton targeted an elderly and vulnerable man to steal from.
"The team worked hard to secure the charge against Burton and we are glad he is now behind bars facing justice for his actions.
"We hope this demonstrates that we will relentlessly pursue criminality and are determined to bring offenders to justice to provide a high standard of service for the victims.”