Man jailed after robbery at bookmakers in Whitby

The incident happened last month at Ladbrokes on New Quay Road

Author: Karen LiuPublished 11th May 2022

A man has been sentenced to three years in jail after a robbery at a bookmakers in Whitby.

It happened at Ladbrokes on New Quay Road just after 4pm on Thursday the 7th of April when it was alleged a man walked in, threatened staff and left with cash.

27-year-old Liam Bulmer, who is from Strauss Road in Redcar, was charged with possession of an offensive weapon and robbery.

He has also been made to pay £190 in fines and costs as well as to forfeit money and the knife.

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