Man jailed for nearly 5 years following robberies in Bristol
The 26-year-old man threatened shopkeepers with a broken bottle.
James Parsons, of no fixed address, has been jailed after pleading guilty to two counts each of robbery, attempted robbery and theft from a shop.
He was also admitted to causing criminal damage.
He was sentenced to 4 years and 11 months in prison following a hearing at Bristol Crown Court on Wednesday (20 August).
The court heard how Parsons started his recent violent spree of crimes against different retailers in early June.
The last incidents took place on 12 and 13 June when Parsons entered 10 Plus One Shop, in Fishponds, and stole alcohol on both before threatening to stab staff and making off.
Parsons was arrested six days later in Broadmead and was charged and appeared in court the following day.