A 48-year-old man has been sentenced to three years and nine months in prison after pleading guilty to robbery and theft.

On New Years Eve last year, Andrew O’Grady of Granby Court, Bletchley, entered Tesco in Melrose Avenue multiple times throughout the day, taking alcohol.

The last time he entered the shop, a security guard confronted O’Grady who then pulled a knife from the waistband of his trousers.

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He was charge day layer on January 1, 2021 and pleaded guilty at Aylesbury Crown Court on September 30.

He pleaded guilty of one count each of robbery and theft and one count of having an article with a blade or point was ordered to lie on file.

Investigating officer, PC David Smith, based at Milton Keynes police station, said: “I am pleased that O’Grady pleaded guilty to these offences and has now been sentenced for his behaviour.

“I believe that this sentence shows that the action taken by Mr O’Grady won’t be tolerated.

“Thames Valley Police work tirelessly to ensure that offenders are brought to justice and will continue to do so.”

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