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Shopkeeper Fends Off Knife Robbers with Milk Crate

12/5/2025

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A shopkeeper in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, defended against a knife-wielding robber in July by using a plastic milk crate.
Jessie Thompson (31) and Bethan John (25) attempted to rob the shop and have since been jailed.
Newly released CCTV footage shows the shop staff member confronting the robbers.
Thompson was sentenced to three years and four months for attempted robbery and knife possession, while John was sentenced to three years.

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Story summary

A shopkeeper in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, defended against a knife-wielding robber in July by using a plastic milk crate.
Jessie Thompson (31) and Bethan John (25) attempted to rob the shop and have since been jailed.
Newly released CCTV footage shows the shop staff member confronting the robbers.
Thompson was sentenced to three years and four months for attempted robbery and knife possession, while John was sentenced to three years.