Chronicle & Echo has delved into the history books to pick out a few of the most shocking crimes that ended with perpetrators hanged or jailed… or, in one case, transported to Australia where he went on to become a bit of a celebrity, by all accounts.
9. MICHAEL JONES JEWELLERS ROBBERS
And finally, this one's more about the 71-year-old than the five jailed for a total of 26 years over a 2011 raid on Michael Jones jewellers was foiled by handbag-wielding Supergran Ann Timson. The gang, armed with sledgehammers, were about to flee with watches worth £100,000 on scooters until the retired market trader waded in — all caught on a video which went viral. Photo: Northampton Chronicle & Echo
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