A 21-year-old man has been locked up after terrorising East Grinstead with violent attacks, including a brazen knifepoint robbery and a chaotic petrol station brawl.
Knife Threat at London Road Shop
On the morning of 27 July last year, Bailey Crowhurst strolled into a London Road shop, East Grinstead, acting like a customer buying ginger beer. But minutes later, he stormed back inside armed with a large knife. He threatened the shop worker and demanded tobacco and alcohol worth up to £400. The worker was left shaken and traumatised by the ordeal.
Petrol Station Mayhem Weeks Later

He also stressed that Sussex Police remain committed to tackling retail crime and urged the public to report offences and support shop workers.
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