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Morrisons robber Peter Braithwaite sentenced to 40 months

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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Peter Braithwaite was sentenced to 40 months for brandishing a knife during a Morrisons robbery.
The robbery happened at 3:15 pm on July 8, 2026, at Morrisons, The Viking Centre, Jarrow.
He entered with Joker-style face paint and threatened staff with a six-inch folding knife.
The court heard he has schizophrenia and was intoxicated with drink and drugs.
A female employee later reported anxiety, fearing future male shoplifters.

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Peter Braithwaite was sentenced to 40 months for brandishing a knife during a Morrisons robbery.
The robbery happened at 3:15 pm on July 8, 2026, at Morrisons, The Viking Centre, Jarrow.
He entered with Joker-style face paint and threatened staff with a six-inch folding knife.
The court heard he has schizophrenia and was intoxicated with drink and drugs.
A female employee later reported anxiety, fearing future male shoplifters.