A man who committed a series of knifepoint robberies has been jailed.

Michael Richard Jones committed three robberies at three separate business in Bognor this summer.                     

“On each occasion, Jones entered the store armed with a knife and demanded cash from the tills, which he took before making off on foot,” said investigating officer Detective Constable Louise Clark.

“Thankfully, no one was hurt. But nevertheless, these employees were put in fear of violence at their place of work, where they should feel safe to go about their daily business.”

The incidents took place at the Premier Store in Gordon Avenue on June 26, at Grande Wines in Felpham Road on July 8, and at the Post Office in Summerley Lane on July 12.

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Following enquiries including witness statements and CCTV trawls, Jones was arrested on August 15 and remanded in custody, charged with three counts of robbery.

Appearing at Lewes Crown Court on Tuesday, October 11, Jones pleaded guilty to all three offences.

The 28-year-old, of Belmont Street, Bognor Regis, was sentenced to a total of four years’ imprisonment.