Burglar who hit man with dumbbell jailed

Robinson was handed a three-year sentence

A violent burglar who assaulted a man with a metal dumbbell while trying to get away has been jailed.

Curtis Robinson, 28, pleaded guilty to multiple burglaries and thefts as well as three assaults.

Nottinghamshire Police said he repeatedly targeted Wilko in Sutton-in-Ashfield and stole hundreds of pounds worth of goods.

At Nottingham Crown Court, Robinson, of Fenton Drive, in Bulwell, was sentenced to three years in prison.

He admitted eight counts of theft, six counts of burglary, common assault, and two counts of assaulting an emergency worker.

Pub cellar raid

Officers said on 22 June he was stealing a motorbike from an outbuilding in Station Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, when he was caught by the home-owner.

Robinson assaulted the man with a metal dumbbell in a bid to get away.

He had also broken into a neighbouring property that day but left empty-handed.

During the same week, Robinson was captured on CCTV as he repeatedly targeted Wilko in the same town.

He was then linked to a burglary at a pub in High Street, Hucknall, on 19 October 2022 where he forced open a cellar hatch and stole a till and bottles of alcohol.

'Prolific offender'

He was arrested on 26 June when he tried to flee from a taxi in Outram Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield.

He elbowed and kicked officers until he was restrained.

Robinson was linked to the crime scenes by a combination of CCTV footage, footprints and forensic evidence, police said.

Det Sgt Nathan Bingham said: “Robinson is a prolific offender who invaded the homes, lives and businesses of multiple people.

“His offending had a significant impact on his victims and other members of society, therefore I am delighted we were able to bring him to justice.”

He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £228 at his sentencing on Monday.

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