Nuneaton robber called 'sadistic' by police jailed for nine years

23-year-old Kyle Gray of Attleborough Road in Nuneaton was sentenced on Tuesday 21st of March.

The first robbery occurred in the early hours of January 1st 2021 and the second robbery occurred on Boxing Day, 2021.

Detective Constable Rachael Stain, who led the investigation into the Boxing Day robbery, said: “My colleagues and I welcome this sentence, and we know the community will too.

“Gray attempted to scare the victim into silence, but he has learned that he cannot threaten and bully his way out of facing justice.

“I would like to take this chance to commend the victim, not only for being brave enough to stand up for a vulnerable person, but also for helping us to make sure that a violent offender has been held to account.

The court heard how Gray was at a flat in Nuneaton on the 26th of December 2021 when he pulled out a knife and threatened to stab the victim.

Detective Sergeant Paul Vines, who led the investigation into the January 1 robbery, said: “This robbery was a calculated and exceptionally cruel incident and it is to the benefit of the general public that Gray has been removed from Nuneaton’s streets.

“The level of violence and sadism Gray displayed during this incident is appalling, and well beyond even what most offenders would consider doing.

“The sentence also reflects Gray’s unwillingness to cooperate with detectives in identifying the two other males involved."

Kyle Gray