Teenager sentenced for robbery and assault against pensioners
A TEENAGER has been given two years custody following an attack on an elderly Wath couple which also left their pet dog dead.
The incident happened after a shopping trip, as their car was being unloaded when the offender approached.
In the confrontation which followed, an elderly man was hurt and his wife - aged 80s - was also injured, but their pet dog was kicked and died.
South Yorkshire Police arrested a 16 year old afterwards and now the victim said she had been told he appeared at Youth Court, admitting robbery and assault, resulting in two years custody.
She praised South Yorkshire Police, who she said had been “wonderful” in the support offered: “They have been with me 24/7 and let me know everything.
“Even the prosecutor was goode enough to phone me and tell me he had been sentenced.”
She was unable to attend the case because she had been denied access to the Youth Court at a previous hearing, she said.