Anthony Clarke, 39, came across his first victim on Broadway, Accrington, at 6.10am on February 8, this year. He demanded money from him and threatened to stab him. Fortunately, the victim managed to run away and seek help.
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Around 10 minutes later, the second victim was walking down Broadway to work when Clarke began shouting at her to give him money. When she told him she did not have any Clarke told her he had a knife and grabbed her by her coat. He then threatened to stab her and produced a knife.
