Two men jailed for robbery at Fitzwilliam post office
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Dale Henfrey and Darren Potter were sentenced at Leeds Crown Court in relation to the incident, which took place in Fitzwilliam in March 2019.
The court heard that on March 9 Henfrey and Potter entered the premises in Wakefield Road, attacking the security glass with hammers and demanding cash from staff.
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Hide AdThe pair fled with a small quantity of cash in a Ford Focus, which they abandoned a short time later.
Enquiries led to the arrests of Henfrey and Potter who denied their involvement in interview, but were charged in June 2022 after a full investigation by detectives at Wakefield District CID.
On Monday, Potter, aged 45, of Barnsley Road in South Elmsall, received a five-year term.
Henfrey, aged 43, of Thomas Way in South Elmsall, received six years.
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Hide AdInvestigating officer PC Rob Proctor, said: “Henfrey and Potter carried out a terrifying raid which left post office staff fearing for their safety.
“They have both now received significant jail sentences, which I hope will provide members of the public with some reassurance.
“I would also like to thank everyone who assisted with the investigation which has led to this successful outcome.”