A man who stole groceries while armed with a Stanley knife has been jailed following a conviction at Bromley Magistrates’ Court.
During the theft, Tomkinson was found to be carrying a Stanley knife, heightening the seriousness of the offence. He was arrested shortly afterwards and charged with both theft and knife possession.
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Despite denying the charges, Tomkinson was convicted on March 24. He received his sentence on Tuesday, April 8.
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Local residents have expressed relief following the sentencing, with one shop worker calling it “a reminder that these offences won’t be taken lightly.”
Tomkinson will now serve his sentence in a London prison, with no eligibility for early release until the halfway point under current sentencing guidelines.
