"This was an appalling attack on an elderly man and the judge was perfectly entitled to adopt the starting point he did," commented Mr Justice Garnham during the appeal.
"Abdullahi's early guilty plea to both robbery and assaulting an emergency worker warranted a three-month reduction of sentence, though the court ultimately decided on a 25% discount instead."
"The pensioner remains frightened to leave his home after the incident, highlighting the emotional and psychological impact of such violent crimes on victims."
"During her arrest, Abdullahi assaulted a police officer, adding to the distress caused by her initial crime and showcasing her disregard for law enforcement."
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