Doncaster robber handed eight year sentence after attacking motorcyclist with crowbar
He left the victim with a broken arm
A 'violent' Doncaster man has been handed an eight year prison term after attacking a motorcyclist with a crowbar, in an attempt to steal her bike.
27 year old Liam Askin, of no fixed address, followed the woman as she drove to work, before attacking he as she came to a stop on a driveway.
He then fled the scene on the bike, leaving the victim with a broken arm.
Askin was quickly tracked down following a social media appeal and was found guilty of robbery at Sheffield Crown Court.
PC Di Biase, of South Yorkshire Police, said:
"This was a horrific robbery which saw Askin target his victim on her morning commute before ambushing her and attacking her with a crowbar.
"As well as the obvious physical impact this had on his victim, it no doubt left a mental mark and Atkin's refusal to admit to his crime meant she had to relive it all in court during a trial.
"I was witness to the mental impact on the victim throughout the investigation and at court. She was pushed to tears whenever recollecting the incident and she should be very proud of the bravery and courage she has displayed throughout this ordeal.
"The team conducted a thorough investigation into Atkin's offending and I am pleased a jury were able to use the evidence displayed to them to find him guilty of robbery.
"I hope this sentence gives the victim closure from what must have been a traumatic time and sends out a clear warning message of just how seriously we take reports of violent offending.
"If you have been a victim of a robbery or a witness to one, please contact us on 101 or 999 in an emergency."