Knife-wielding Thief Who Attacked Bookies While On Bail Is Jailed

15 January 2026
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A guy who repeatedly assaulted a worker at a bookmakers while already out on bail for robbing a newsagents at knifepoint has actually been jailed for more than 7 years.


Robert Hall, 37, of Wellington Street in Cheltenham, threatened personnel with a knife at a newsagent on Bath Road in the town last September before taking ₤ 281 in cash and cigarettes.


Several weeks later on, after being launched on bail, he attacked a member of staff at Paddy Power on the High Street and stole ₤ 500 from the till.


After pleading guilty to one count of possession of a bladed article and 2 counts of burglary, Hall was sentenced to 7 years and nine months at Gloucester Crown Court on Tuesday.


CCTV video from 25 September revealed Hall in the newsagents a knife and threatening staff before stealing money from the till.


The following day, Gloucestershire Police stated, he was recognized, jailed and charged however later on launched on bail by a magistrate.


A month later on, on 11 October, Hall was caught on CCTV dragging a member of personnel around behind the counter of a wagering store and punching them repeatedly in the face and head.


In a victim impact statement, the team member from the bookies, stated following the attack he was "frightened" of working by himself.


'Reliving the attack'


"Mentally this has actually taken a huge toll on me, and I had to connect with a counsellor as I have been reliving the attack over and over," he said,


"I do not want this attack to alter my life entirely nevertheless I do not know whether I will be able to survive it if I do go back to work, I no longer feel safe."


In mitigation, Hall's lawyer stated he had actually suffered with psychological health disorders following childhood injury and had begun using drugs at a really young age.


He stated a drug debt had also influenced his customer's behaviour.


During sentencing, Hall admitted to three extra offenses - consisting of a break-in at a grocery store in August 2025 - which were thought about.


He was bought to pay a ₤ 228 victims additional charge and must serve up to half of his sentence before being considered for release on license.