Three more charged over Grindr Gang dating app robberies
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 10:32 · Archive
Three men have been charged with conspiracy to rob in connection with a series of robberies targeting men who arranged meetings through the Grindr dating app in Norwich.
Three men have been charged with conspiracy to commit robbery over a series of robberies linked to the Grindr dating app. Paul Connolly, 37, of Southend-on-Sea, Essex, Elisha Secker, 22, of Norwich, and Gabriel Escualera Gubert, 19, of Hethersett, appeared at Norwich Magistrates' Court accused of conspiracy to rob multiple victims. They were released on conditional bail pending their next hearing at Norwich Crown Court on 17 November.
The robberies targeted men who had arranged meetings through the dating app at locations in Norwich during July and August. One victim was assaulted at Gildencroft Quaker Cemetery on 21 August, with his phone stolen and over £1,000 transferred from his bank account. On 29 August, three men in balaclavas attempted to rob a second victim at the same cemetery. Later that day, a third victim was attacked by three men at Gunton Skateboard Park.
Two other defendants have already appeared in court in connection with the investigation. Billy Ross, 22, of Norwich, and Bradley Dumbrill, 19, of Braintree, Essex, were both remanded in custody charged with conspiracy to rob, with hearings scheduled at Norwich Crown Court. Five people have been charged in total as part of the 'Grindr Gang' investigation.
How it is being reported
- Three more appear in court over ‘Grindr Gang’ dating app robberiesNorwich and Essex men are accused of conspiracy to commit robbery after arranging meets on the dating app.Eastern Daily Press · 21 Oct, 10:03
- Three more appear in court over ‘Grindr Gang’ dating app robberiesNorwich and Essex men are accused of conspiracy to commit robbery after arranging meets on the dating app.Norwich Evening News · 21 Oct, 10:03
In this story: Paul Connolly · Elisha Secker · Gabriel Escualera Gubert · Billy Ross · Bradley Dumbrill · Norwich Magistrates' Court · Norwich Crown Court · Norwich
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