Man who led to emergency service response jailed for over two years

A thief who climbed onto the roof of a garage after stealing alcohol and sparking a major emergency service response has been jailed for four and a half years.

24 year-old Lawry Alison, from Polstain Road, Threemilestone, also yelled racist abuse and threatened to blow up the garage if approached.

They led to a three-hour road closure and large emergency service response.

While on the roof, Alison damaged cabling and antennas and made vile racial comments to members of staff nearby. He further threatened to blow up police officers and the garage if approached.

Officer in the case PC Zachary Pomeroy, said: “We welcome the sentence given by the court to Lawry Alison.

“This was a prolonged incident which resulted in significant loss to the business and disruption to people in the area.

“But most importantly, Alison’s actions were no doubt absolutely terrifying for garage staff and those present at the time.”