SUTTON-IN-ASHFIELD MAN JAILED FOR VICIOUS ROBBERY OF PENSIONER
Dawid Stanek, 21, from Sutton-in-Ashfield, forced his way into the home of a 77-year-old man in The Oval, Sutton-in-Ashfield, on September 21 this year.Once inside, he attacked the elderly victim - who was living with dementia and serious ill-health - before fleeing the scene with jewellery and cash.
The victim was treated in hospital after being hit over the head and sustaining arm injuries.
The incident led to the pensioner moving into a care home, with family unable to visit him due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Police identified Stanek following an investigation and detained him at an address in Kirkby-in-Ashfield.
He pleaded guilty to robbery and was sentenced to seven years in custody.
Following the sentencing, the victim's daughter Michelle expressed relief but said the attack has taken her father's 'freedom and independence away.' Detective Constable Adam Penn stated, 'This was a shocking and cowardly attack on a vulnerable man who had no hope of defending himself against someone more than 50 years his junior.'
