Shop robber who threatened men with knife jailed

Isaac Barry admitted robbery and possession of a knife at Peterborough Crown Court

A man who threatened people with a knife after stealing a basket of alcohol from a grocery shop has been jailed for five years.

Isaac Barry, 33, raised a bottle of wine above his head as he was confronted by a member of staff at Premier Store, in Eastfield Road, Peterborough at about 07:00 GMT on 2 January.

Cambridgeshire Police said he ran off before returning to the shop an hour later, when he threatened to stab two men who chased him, before getting away in a car.

Barry, of no fixed address, admitted robbery and threatening a person with a blade, and was sentenced at Peterborough Crown Court on Tuesday.

Det Con Guiste said: "This was a terrifying experience for the woman who was originally confronted by Barry and the two men he threatened with a knife.

"I'm pleased he was identified and has faced justice for his actions.

"Robbery is a serious offence and we will continue to do all we can to bring perpetrators before the courts."