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flag Alex Shirley sentenced to 5 years 3 months for armed robbery at Runcorn Morrisons, where he stole £1,089 and threatened staff with a knife.

flag A 39-year-old man, Alex Shirley, was sentenced to five years and three months in prison for an armed robbery at a Runcorn Morrisons Daily store on October 16, 2025. flag He threatened a staff member at knifepoint, stole £1,089 from the till and additional money from a safe, along with cigarettes and vapes, before fleeing. flag Police swiftly recovered the stolen items, knife, and clothing, including a balaclava, from nearby bushes and arrested Shirley after he was seen acting suspiciously. flag He pleaded guilty to robbery and possessing a knife in a public place, showed no remorse, and has a history of criminal behavior. flag The sentence, including a 24-month licence period, reflects authorities' commitment to combating violent retail crime.

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