Robber broke motorcyclist's arm in crowbar attack

Liam Askin was jailed at Sheffield Crown Court for eight years and nine months

A robber who broke a motorcyclist's arm after attacking her with a crowbar during her morning commute has been jailed.

Liam Askin, 27, ambushed the woman as she came to a stop on a driveway in Doncaster in May 2023 before riding off on her motorbike.

Askin, of no fixed abode, denied one count of robbery but was found guilty following a trial at Sheffield Crown Court and jailed for eight years and nine months on 29 August.

PC Di Biase said: "I hope this sentence gives the victim closure from what must have been a traumatic time and sends out a clear warning message of just how seriously we take reports of violent offending."

According to South Yorkshire Police, Askin was identified as the culprit via a social media post.

PC Biase, who was in charge of the case, said: "As well as the obvious physical impact this had on his victim, it no doubt left a mental mark and Atkin's refusal to admit to his crime meant she had to relive it all in court during a trial.

"She was pushed to tears whenever recollecting the incident and she should be very proud of the bravery and courage she has displayed throughout this ordeal."

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