A 26-year-old man, who was arrested by armed police on the University of Lincoln campus back in May, has been jailed for 18 months.
He was also among four sentenced in relation to an armed burglary in Worksop.
As previously reported, Alex Cawood-Charlton was arrested by armed police officers as he walked through the University of Lincoln campus shortly after they had raided his home on Ruston Way in Lincoln on Wednesday, May 23.
He was then charged by Nottingham Police with wounding and possession of a firearm in relation to an armed burglary in Worksop.
He was the third person to be charged as part of the investigations into the burglary, during which a victim was struck over the head with a pickaxe.
He initially pleaded not guilty to two charges at a court hearing in Nottingham in June before the case was adjourned to trial this week.
Armed police arrested a man on the University of Lincoln campus. Photo: The Lincolnite
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Four people, including Cawood-Charlton, were sentenced in connection with the robbery during a hearing at Nottingham Crown Court this week.
Porcher Toynbee, 22, knew the victim and made arrangements to visit him – but instead of making a friendly house-call she brought three masked men with weapons.
The victim suffered what is believed to be an axe injury in the incident in Norfolk Street in Worksop, at around 9pm on May 14 2018. His injuries included a 10-inch gash to his head and a fractured eye socket.
The investigation later led detectives to identify Toynbee’s boyfriend Aaron Meehan, 37, and friend Cawood-Charlton as two of the three masked men.
Toynbee’s father Alan O’Neil, 45, was identified as being involved in plotting the robbery.
Toynbee and Meehan travelled up together with the unidentified man from London and picked up Cawood-Charlton in Lincoln on the way to carry out the offence.
After carrying out the robbery, Toynbee and Meehan tried to flee the country on a “Oui” coach going through the Euro Tunnel but as they were about to disembark the authorities realised they were wanted and they were brought back and arrested on May 17.
O’Neil was arrested on September 11 at his home in Heavitree Road, Plumstead, London. He was charged and remanded in custody for conspiring to commit the robbery.
All four initially denied conspiracy to rob and were due to go on trial at Worcester Crown Court on Monday, November 19.
After each entered a last-minute guilty plea, the case was adjourned for sentencing at Nottingham Crown Court.
The sentences
Left tor right – Aaron Meehan, Porcher Toynbee and Alan O’Neil have all been jailed. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police
Cawood-Charlton was sentenced to 18 months
Meehan, of Wiltshire Road, London, was jailed for four years
Toynbee, formerly of Bawtry Close, Lincoln, was sentenced to three years
O’Neil was jailed for two years
Detective Matt Dumbrell, who led the investigation, said: “This was a complex investigation which led officers from Nottinghamshire Police to various locations throughout the country. It was an impressive team effort.
“Our focus from the outset was around the public interest and bringing the offenders to justice. I would like to thank David Allan and Sarah Gaunt from the Crown Prosecution Service. We worked really closely together on this challenging case to achieve the best possible results.
“I believe that this investigation demonstrates we will tirelessly carry out our duties against those intent on committing violent offences within Nottinghamshire.”
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We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a collision caused serious injuries to a 23-year-old man.
Just before 3.30pm yesterday (2 July), we received reports of a collision on Barholm Road in Tallington. It involved a grey BMW 335D estate, a blue BMW 116D and an orange KTM motorcycle.
The motorcycle rider, a 23-year-old man, sustained serious injuries during the collision and was taken to hospital.
If you witnessed the incident and are yet to get in touch with us, please do so. If you have any other information or dashcam footage available that may have captured the road along the A1175 at the time of the collision, get in touch.
By calling 101 quoting incident 282 of 2 July.
By emailing [email protected] quoting incident 282 of 2 July in the subject line.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.
The 2022 Destination Lincolnshire Tourism Excellence Awards are open for applications, and Destination Lincolnshire giving you the rare chance to co-create your application with Nell Barrington, a tourism awards veteran, who has helped hundreds of businesses write winning applications over the last 15 years – including national VisitEngland winners.
The Tourism Awards Masterclass is taking place on Tuesday 12 July at 11am for one-hour online. Laura Freer, Head of Marketing at Destination Lincolnshire said: “This is a golden opportunity, after years of hard work and heartache, to get your business and team recognised and rewarded.
“A well written application is key to achieving a coveted place on this year’s shortlist, and I’d encourage all tourism and visitor economy businesses who are thinking of entering – whether they are seasoned at writing award applications or not – to join us for this exclusive masterclass.
“Nell Barrington has worked with us and VisitEngland on the founding application processes of these awards, and she is perfectly placed to assist in co-creating applications that you can be proud of. This is a great opportunity for business development too – whether you are shortlisted for an award or not – discovering how to effectively apply for awards and talk up your business adds another string to your bow.
“Booking is essential and places are limited to just 35 – so be quick! This year we’ve made our masterclass available to partners and also to those who we are yet to work with for free. Call it an added bonus, after two years away from the awards circuit.
The awards masterclass is focussed on the application process, and it will spell out what the judges are looking for. You’ll learn how to make your application stand out from the local competition, helping your chances of going through to the national VisitEngland Awards in 2023.”
There are fifteen categories open for nominations from visitors attraction, accommodation providers, hospitality businesses and many more.
The deadline for nominations is July 29, with online judging starting on July 30 and mystery shopping from August 13. Finalists will be announced on Monday, August 15.
The awards ceremony will be held at the Engine Shed on October 21, and will be hosted by Lincs FM presenter, John Marshall.
The event is organised by Stonebow Media, publishers of The Lincolnite, to celebrate the best businesses in Greater Lincolnshire, alongside headline sponsors Lincoln College and Destination Lincolnshire.
We would also like to thank our other sponsors Visit Lincolnshire, Heart of Lincs, Duncan and Toplis and LNER, insight6 and EV Camel.
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