Moment hero shop worker fights off armed robber with mop
- last year
This is the moment a shop worker bravely tackled a gun-wielding robber in Leeds.
Marlon Stewart, 37, entered a One Stop shop on 19 July 2022 and threatened a member of staff, pointing what appeared to be a pistol.
As he angrily demanded money, Niall Stranix got Stewart in a headlock.
Mr Stranix suffered two cuts to the head but held onto Stewart despite knowing he was armed.
The pistol was later believed to have been a plastic BB gun.
Stewart was given an extended sentence of 10 years and four months imprisonment with an extended licence period of five years.
Marlon Stewart, 37, entered a One Stop shop on 19 July 2022 and threatened a member of staff, pointing what appeared to be a pistol.
As he angrily demanded money, Niall Stranix got Stewart in a headlock.
Mr Stranix suffered two cuts to the head but held onto Stewart despite knowing he was armed.
The pistol was later believed to have been a plastic BB gun.
Stewart was given an extended sentence of 10 years and four months imprisonment with an extended licence period of five years.