Ruby man jailed after assaulting police officer and robbing shop

Gary Crane, 48, has been sentenced to 38 months in prison

Gary Crane
Author: Lizzie CouttsPublished 21st Jul 2026

A man from Rugby has been jailed after admitting to assaulting a police officer and robbery.

The court heard how in the early hours of 23 April Gary Crane, 48, entered a shop on Clifton Road where he pushed the shopkeeper over and stole some alcohol.

Crane then fled the shop and police officers found him in a nearby street.

When officers tried to arrest him he headbutted a Warwickshire Police officer.

The force say the officer was not injured and after CCTV showed Crane assaulting the shopkeeper, the 48-year-old was charged with robbery and assaulting a constable in the execution of his/her duty.

Crane pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing and at Warwick Crown Court on Friday (10 July) he was jailed for 38 months.

He must also pay a victim surcharge fee.

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