Two men jailed for three-year sentences over Gosport robbery

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Nov, 11:52 · Archive

Two men were sentenced to three years in prison for robbing and assaulting a man in Gosport.

Two men were sentenced to three years in prison at Portsmouth Crown Court on 30 October following a robbery in Gosport on 18 April. A 19-year-old man was verbally abused, kicked in the face and had his watch stolen in the area of The Limes and Orange Grove. Police were called at 2.44pm and detained two men following searches in the area.

Leyland Larkins, 18, of Northway, Gosport, and Tyler Tanner, 20, of Holly Close, Sarisbury Green, were both charged with robbery. Tanner faced an additional charge for possession of a knife or sharp-pointed article in a public place. Both pleaded guilty to robbery at Portsmouth Crown Court on 19 May before being sentenced on 30 October.

How it is being reported

• Two men jailed for three years following Gosport robberyA man was attacked and had his watch stolenThe News, Portsmouth · 6 Nov, 11:13
• Two jailed for kicking man in face and stealing his watchTwo men were sentenced to three years in prison following a robbery in Gosport.Southern Daily Echo · 6 Nov, 10:44

In this story: Leyland Larkins · Tyler Tanner · Gosport · Portsmouth Crown Court

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