Man jailed after knifepoint robbery in Stoke-on-Trent

Ian Johnson has been sentenced to 30 months in prison

Ian Johnson posed as a customer at a convenience store before pulling out a knife
Author: Natalia AntoniwPublished 31st Dec 2025

A man has been jailed for 30 months after admitting being involved in a knifepoint robbery in Stoke-On-Trent.

The court heard how Ian Johnson posed as a customer at a convenience store before pulling out a knife and threatening staff, demanding cash and cigarettes.

He was arrested nearby after officers reviewed CCTV footage.

The 54-year-old pleading guilty to robbery and possession of a bladed article in a public place at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court.

Johnson will also have to pay a surcharge of £228 after he's released.

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