Teen Held at Knifepoint in Shocking Kingston Robbery
Lee Rowley, 22, launched a terrifying attack on a 17-year-old in Higher Kingston on the evening of Monday 7 November. Sneaking up from behind, Rowley forced the teenager to the ground before threatening him and snatching his wallet just after 7.30pm.
Caught on the Run: Fugitive Nabbed in Glastonbury
Police acted fast. Officers tracked down Rowley and arrested him three days later in Glastonbury. At Taunton Crown Court on Friday 17 March, he pled guilty to robbery and was locked up for three years.
More Trouble: Screwdriver Possession Adds to Jail Time
Rowley also faced charges for carrying a bladed weapon—a screwdriver found on him a day before the robbery. He copped an extra three-month sentence, added consecutively to his robbery term.
Police Speak Out on Brutal Attack
“This was a particularly unpleasant street robbery in Yeovil, which led to the victim attending hospital,” revealed PC Jim Card.
“We moved swiftly to identify Lee Rowley and arrested him in Glastonbury shortly after.”
“The tough prison sentence today sends a clear message: the police and courts will deal robustly with dangerous offenders.”
