Man sentenced over Larne attempted robbery
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Connor Bleakley, of 92 High Street, Belfast, was sentenced to 4 years and 4 months following the attempted robbery of a pharmacy at the Main Street area of Larne on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
Bleakley will serve half of his sentence spent in custody and the other half to be served on licence.
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Hide AdDetective Sergeant Crothers said: “Bleakley was armed with a knife, when he entered the pharmacy demanding medication from staff. Despite leaving on foot empty handed, it was a very distressing experience for those members of staff that day.
"Today’s sentencing offers reassurance that we are committed to achieving appropriate criminal justice outcomes on behalf of victims of crime."