Barnsley man who robbed elderly woman in town centre street handed 9 year jail term
He stole her phone and bank card - after knocking her to the floor
A Barnsley man who knocked an elderly woman to the ground and robbed her in the town centre has been jailed for nine years.
38 year old Ryan Baxter, of Dovedale, took the woman's phone and bank card on Albert Street on December 10 last year.
Baxter was arrested the same evening.
He admitted to a charge of robbed at Sheffield Crown Court on December 11.
DS David Baker, of South Yorkshire Police, said: “Baxter thoroughly deserves this lengthy prison sentence.
“His cowardly actions injured an innocent elderly woman and has left a lasting impact on her.
“I am glad that justice has been served and I would like to assure all South Yorkshire residents that we take reports of this nature very seriously.
“I would also like to thank the officers who acted quickly and secured the prompt arrest of Baxter, ensuring he cannot cause further harm to the community.”