Detective inspector Tom Lyons stated, 'This was a calculated series of robberies with Hadza, Alezawy, Hasan, Omar and Sharif, deliberately targeting victims because they believed they were vulnerable, easy targets.' This highlights the intentional nature of their crimes, as they exploited the perceived vulnerabilities within their LGBTQ+ victims.
Georgina Davies remarked, 'These defendants specifically targeted members of the LGBTQ+ community to rob them of their money and belongings. They may have thought that the victims would not report the offences, but we were able to hold all five defendants accountable.' This underlines a crucial aspect of the case: that bravery in reporting can lead to justice.
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