A MAN has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for a knifepoint robbery in Barrow.

Bradley Mark Alan Charnley, 19, of Lindal Street, Barrow, was sentenced to two years and 10 months at Preston Crown Court today for robbery.

The robbery was committed on March 8 at the 3Js convenience store in Rawlinson Street. 

At around 11pm Charnley entered the store and asked for alcohol and cigarettes. When the store assistant asked for money for the goods, Charnley pulled a knife from within his hooded top and demanded that the store assistant hand him money over. The store assistant then attempted to defend himself before Charnley made off with a bottle of sambuca and two packets of cigarettes.

Charnley had pleaded guilty to the offence at his first hearing.

Detective Constable Sarah McArthur, South Cumbria CID, said: “Thankfully the victim was not hurt in this incident but that certainly does not dilute the severity of Charnley’s actions. The store assistant was subjected to what must have been a terrifying ordeal.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the victim for his help and bravery throughout this investigation as it has helped bring Charnley to justice.

"Charnley has shown no remorse for his actions and deserves the sentence imposed.”