CCTV shows gang's violent ram-raid crime spree

CCTV footage shows a criminal gang carry out a series of "violent" ram-raids across the south of England.

William Connors, 29, Darren Easthaugh, 36, Anthony Rodwell, 33, and Sebastian Gnyp, 37, used SUVs to smash into the stores.

They caused £1.8m of damage during the spree between November 2021 and August 2022.

Police caught up with them at an Esso Tesco Express in Caversham following a surveillance operation.

The men were sentenced for a total of 53 offences, including burglary and theft.

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