Sunday, May 27, 2007

Robber, 74, sought return to jail

A homeless 74-year-old man who robbed a bank because he was desperate to return to jail has been granted his wish - a five-year sentence.

Robert Newnham told staff at the Halifax in Dorchester, Dorset, that he had a gun and demanded £1,000.

Newnham, who had been just released from jail, later told police it was easier to rob a bank than try to organise his pension.

He admitted one count of robbery at Dorchester Crown Court.

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