Armed robber subdued by shop staff

[matchmaker]

This is brilliant:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c05z63el2edo

BBC said:

An armed robber who was arrested after shop staff wrestled him to the ground has been jailed for nearly five years.

Robert Danskin, 36, was captured on CCTV in June trying to rob the Nisa local store in Abbey View, Dunfermline, using an imitation gun.

However, the cashier refused to hand over money while other staff ran in and subdued him on the floor.

Judge Lord Scott told Edinburgh High Court they should be "commended" for their bravery and sentenced Danskin to four years and eight months in jail.

[CoolHands]

Hope they kicked his teeth in off camera

[number2]

Good stuff! I imagine they owned the store and had skin in the game, to take such a risk.

"...longer sentence had he been successful..."

Excuse me? Attempted robbery vs robbery?

[JuanCarlosFandango]

Brilliant until you read that he got 4 years, which means he'll probably out in 2. Or less if they need to lock up a Twitter poster.

[Mikebentley]

JuanCarlosFandango said:

Brilliant until you read that he got 4 years, which means he'll probably out in 2. Or less if they need to lock up a Twitter poster.

All users of Twitter know the risks. They should all be locked up.

[matchmaker]

JuanCarlosFandango said:

Brilliant until you read that he got 4 years, which means he'll probably out in 2. Or less if they need to lock up a Twitter poster.

As the offence took place in June, it's probable that he's been in custody since then.

[BikeBikeBIke]

The first guy with the grey top clearly thought it was a real gun and still went for it. Brave guy and great to see.

All of them are heroes.