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Man hit over head with head with metal bar in terrifying robbery in own home – thestar.co.uk
Liam Rhodes and Sarah Hughes have been jailed after a man was assaulted and robbed in his Eckington home in November 2023. The case highlights the severity of a violent break-in at a victim’s home, with police describing it as a place where he should have felt safe.
The victim, in his 20s, was attacked after opening his door to walk his dog at about 7.30am; he was struck with metal bars, a sock-covered object and a shoe-rack rod, and later received hospital treatment for head injuries. Rhodes, 28, and Hughes, 48, stole items including a watch and car keys, then took the victim’s car; they were convicted of robbery and burglary with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Rhodes received 11 years’ imprisonment and Hughes 10 years and six months.
In short
- Two people jailed after violent Eckington home robbery
- Victim suffered head injuries during sustained assault
- Combined sentences totalled 21 and a half years
Explained simply
In November 2023, a man in his 20s was attacked and robbed at his home in Eckington. He was struck with metal bars and other objects when opening his door early in the morning, suffering head injuries that required hospital treatment.
Liam Rhodes, 28, and Sarah Hughes, 48, were convicted of carrying out the attack and robbery. They stole items including a watch and car keys, and took the victim's vehicle.
Violent home robberies are treated as serious offences by the courts. The case illustrates the dangers to victims of crime occurring within their own homes.
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