Three jailed after violent Scarborough robbery left victim toothless
They've been jailed for a combined total of over nine years
Two men and a woman have been jailed after a "terrifying" robbery in Scarborough which left the victim without a tooth.
32-year-old Sadie Metcalfe, 45-year-old Luke Clayton, and 29-year-old Lloyd Fitzgerald have been sentenced after pleading guilty to robbery.
They've been jailed for 42 months, 38 months and 38 months, respectively.
The robbery
York Crown Court heard how on 26 March 2026, Metcalfe lured the victim, who he knew socially, to an address on Seamer Road.
When he arrived, he went inside and sat in the living room. Two men then came out of the kitchen and became aggressive towards him.
One of them the victim knew as Luke Clayton. The second man, who he didn't know at the time, referred to himself as “M”.
The victim was threatened and assaulted with objects including two mirrors and a gold vodka bottle.
He was also punched so badly he lost a tooth.
He was forced to hand over his belongings, including a Nokia mobile phone, a gold vape device, and £15 in cash.
The attackers continued searching him even after he handed over everything he had.
After the victim left the address, he went to Scarborough Police station for help.
He was able to name Metcalfe and Clayton, and after giving a detailed description of the third suspect, police identified him through a video identification procedure.
Victim personal statement
The victim said: “Before this offence, I was independent and trusted people, particularly those I considered friends. I attended the location believing I was meeting people I know, but instead I was robbed. Being lured there by individuals I trusted has had a significant impact on me.
“This incident has left me feeling vulnerable, isolated, and unable to live the life I previously had. The effects are still ongoing, and I fear they may continue for a long time yet.”
"Assault someone for little more than a mobile phone, a vape and £15 in cash."
Detective Constable Sam Rivers said: “This was a terrifying ordeal for the victim, who was left with several injuries, including the loss of a tooth.
“These three individuals thought they could intimidate and assault someone for little more than a mobile phone, a vape and £15 in cash.
“Violence and intimidation of this nature are completely unacceptable. No one should be subjected to such an ordeal, and we’ll keep doing everything we can to make sure offenders are caught, taken to court, and held accountable."