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Robbers jailed for six years

The men robbed Wetheral Post Office Photo: PA

Two men who carried out an armed robbery at a post office near Carlisle have each been sentenced to six years in prison. The robbery happened at Wetheral post office in June.A woman shop keeper, working behind the counter, was threatened at knife point and between £700 and £800 stolen from the till.

Kye Halliburton Credit: Cumbria Police
Matthew Scott Credit: Cumbria Police

Matthew Scott, 25, of Ellesmere Way, Carlisle, and Kye Halliburton, 21, of Harker Park Road, Carlisle, were caught on CCTV and admitted the offences at an earlier hearing.

The judge, Paul Batty QC said,

"I have no doubt the village of Wetheral and the whole of Cumbria was shocked when it heard of this crime. You targeted a vulnerable person to get money for drugs. She was absolutely terrified and traumatised by what you did.

"The effect on her has been devastating. This was an outrageous crime."

– Judge Paul Batty QC

The shop assistant was praised for her bravery and will be awarded £250 out of public funds.

Cumbria police say the sentence sends out a clear message to criminals.

The full report by Tim Backshall is below:
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