"This was a shocking knifepoint robbery which could have resulted in death or serious injury to the man Peebles assaulted. The man showed incredible bravery and quick thinking to defend himself, leave the shop and lower the shutters, trapping Peebles inside."
"I hope Peebles will have time to reflect on his actions and choices while in prison and am proud of the work of all the officers involved, including the Response officers who were at the scene within minutes to arrest him."
Jordan Peebles, 32, attempted an armed robbery at a shop in Coventry on December 24, 2025, wielding a kitchen knife and assaulting a staff member. While Peebles filled his bag with items from behind the counter, the assaulted worker escaped the premises and closed the shutter, trapping the robber inside. CCTV footage captured Peebles attempting unsuccessfully to force the shutter open. Police arrived within minutes and arrested him as he exited. Peebles pleaded guilty to robbery and received a sentence of four years and four months at Warwick Crown Court. West Midlands Police commended the worker's bravery and quick thinking, noting the incident could have resulted in serious injury or death.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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