Two post office workers have revealed an armed robber fled their shop with nothing more...

Published: 6:03 am January 28, 2021
Updated: 10:51 am March 8, 2026
Two Postal Workers Hailed Heroes After Fighting Off Hammer-wielding Armed Robber In Newcastle

Two post office workers have revealed an armed robber fled their shop with nothing more than “bruises” after he threatened them with a hammer.

Thief Michael Gibson was jailed for 32 months on Wednesday after admitting to the raid at the Post Office in Lemington, Newcastle.

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