Sheffield men branded 'shameless criminals' jailed for 21 years for terrifying armed robberies

Two Sheffield men have been locked up for a total of 21 years for a spate of terrifying armed robberies.
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David West, aged 38, of Barrie Road, Southey Green and Wayne Clark, 40, of Westwood Court, High Green, targeted post offices, bookmakers and convenience stores in Sheffield, Rotherham and Barnsley last summer - stealing cash and terrorising staff.

In each incident, the pair used different ways to threaten and intimidate their victims, wearing masks or balaclavas and brandishing weapons including steel bars and knives.

L-R: David West and Wayne Clarke have been jailed for a total of 21 years between them for a spate of armed robberiesL-R: David West and Wayne Clarke have been jailed for a total of 21 years between them for a spate of armed robberies
L-R: David West and Wayne Clarke have been jailed for a total of 21 years between them for a spate of armed robberies
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Detective Constable Yvonne Fairbrother said: “In one incident in Sheffield, the pair threatened a takeaway delivery driver with a hammer then attempted to steal cash and his car keys.

“He managed to escape, and West and Clark fled with only takeaway food, but the victim was left terrified by the attack.”

She added: “There is no doubt these two men have caused great distress to communities and people who are simply making a living, working hard in our shops and other businesses.

“Members of the public were also threatened in several of the incidents, which has no doubt heightened the impact of their crimes.”

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West and Clark both pleaded guilty to their involvement in the spate of incidents, which occurred between June and August last year.

West received a 15-year custodial sentence for five counts of robbery when he was sentenced at Sheffield Crown Court yesterday.

Clark was jailed for six years for two robberies and one count of possession of a bladed article.

A number of further robbery incidents were taken into account by the sentencing judge and remain on file.

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DC Fairbrother added: “There is no doubt these two men are dangerous and are quite rightly now off the streets of South Yorkshire for a substantial amount of time.

“This is a significant result and we hope those directly affected by these men’s crimes feel justice has been served.

“For the wider public, I want this to be a sign that we are determined to rid our streets of shameless criminals and we are working hard to protect you.”