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Benjamin Johnson jailed for armed robbery at Post Office in Horncastle




A knife-wielding robber who threatened Post Office staff before jumping over the counter and taking £1000 has been jailed for more than eight years.

Benjamin Johnson, 33, of Tennyson Gardens, Horncastle, carried out a ‘harrowing’ raid at the town’s Market Place Post Office on July 22 last year — and fled the scene with the cash on his pushbike.

CCTV was used to catch Johnson — placing him at the scene and identifying the bike he used.

Jailed: Benjamin Johnson
Jailed: Benjamin Johnson

Johnson pleaded guilty to robbery and possession of a bladed article. When appearing before Lincoln Crown Court yesterday (Thursday January 23) he was sentenced to seven years and six months in prison and was ordered to pay £228 in costs for the armed robbery.

During sentencing Johnson was also committed to prison for an additional 12 months for two offences of assault by beating, plus shorter concurrent sentences for two counts of criminal damage, dangerous driving, and assault by beating of an emergency worker.

Det Cons Andy Taylor said: “As the officer in charge of this case, I’d like to acknowledge the profound impact this incident has had on our community and all those involved. The events that unfolded on the afternoon of 22 July were truly harrowing for both the staff and customers whose sense of security was shattered by the presence of an armed intruder wielding a large kitchen knife.

“I am sincerely grateful for the unwavering cooperation of witnesses and the invaluable CCTV evidence that guided our investigation. This collaborative effort allowed us to identify and apprehend the suspect. This serves as a powerful reminder of how vital community engagement and vigilance are in the face of such disturbing events.”



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