Two men behind bars after an incident on Swinderby gardens in Grimsby
Declan McLaughlan and Callum Burns have received a combined sentence of 9 years and 5 months
Last updated 23rd Jun 2021
On Friday 18 June, Declan McLaughlan (24) of Carnforth Crescent, Grimsby was sentenced to 5 years and 11 months behind bars after being charged with theft, two counts of assault, two counts of criminal damage, affray and grievous bodily harm.
And Callum Burns (21) of no fixed abode (NFA), was sentenced to 3 years and 6 months in prison after being charged with theft, two counts of assault, two counts of criminal damage, affray and possession of a weapon.
They entered a business premise on Carnforth Parade on 9th June and attempted to leave without making payment for goods, the court heard.
Officers were then called to an incident on Swinderby Gardens, Grimsby where McLaughlan and Burns had taken to a roof causing damage to the property.
A police officer also sustained a head injury and was left requiring hospital treatment.
Chief Inspector Glansfield said:
“Incidents of this nature are highly disruptive to our communities.
“Our officers responded quickly to the initial reported robbery, and then to the scene of the roof top siege, on a property of which the men had no connection to.
“Such events require large amounts of resources to ensure a safe resolution and to protect everybody affected in the locality.
“Often, as in this case, the damage left behind can be extremely distressing from those living in the area.
“One of our officers also sustained injuries as he was trying to go about his business protecting our communities. We will never tolerate these acts towards our people.