Youth Jailed for Knife Robbery After Dating Site Meet-Up
A 19-year-old man has been locked up after robbing a man he met through a dating website in Hackney. Ashley Jackson, from Barbauld Road, N16, was handed 40 months in prison for robbery and a further six months for possessing a knife. The sentences will run concurrently, handed down at Snaresbrook Crown Court on January 10.
Knife-Wielding Robbery on Date
On November 11, 2022, Jackson arranged to meet a man in his forties in the E1 area after connecting on a dating site. After spending time together, Jackson suddenly pulled a knife and threatened the victim, demanding £180. He then flagged down a taxi and made a clean getaway.
Police Nab Suspect Days Later
Detectives launched an investigation that led to Jackson’s arrest on November 15. Detective Constable Alex O’Sullivan said: “The effects of becoming a victim of robbery, particularly where there is a threat of violence, run far deeper than a loss of cash or property – they can be traumatic and long-lasting.”
“Jackson has now been removed from the community, where he can no longer victimise the general public. I sincerely hope that this gives the victim the feeling that justice has been done.”
Got Info on Crime? Speak Up Anonymously
If you know anyone carrying a knife, dealing drugs, or involved in crime, you can help keep your community safe. Call CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. They never ask for your name and can’t trace your call or IP.
Young people with info on violence or knife crime can use www.fearless.org to submit tips confidentially. Fearless is linked to CrimeStoppers but isn’t connected to the police, keeping anonymity secure.
