Robber struck at series of targets in 'bizarre' spree lasting one hour

A robber had “nothing to lose” by spending an hour committing a series of crimes.

- by Nick Frame

Ibrahim Ali targeted shops, a parcel-delivery driver and a member of the public in what was later described as a “bizarre” turn of events. It was also considered whether he was fit or not to face court.

The 27-year-old was jailed for more than three years at Leeds Crown Court this week after admitting three robberies and an assault. He targeted a couple at a Post Office ATM in Guiseley on October 29 last year at around 4.20pm. Ali grabbed the cash and ran off, pursued by the woman's partner.

Ali was pulled to the floor, but he then began lashing out, hitting the man “between eight and 10 times”, prosecutor Brian Russell told the court.