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'Incredibly brave' man traps armed robber inside shop he tried to raid

Police have paid tribute to the bravery of a shop worker who was assaulted and threatened with a large knife by an armed robber, but managed to trap him so he could be arrested.

Jordan Peebles, 32, pulled out a kitchen knife as he robbed an off-licence in Coventry on Christmas Eve.

But as he filled his bag with goods the shop worker he had assaulted ran outside and lowered the shutters.

CCTV showed Peebles desperately trying to force the shutters open before discovering he was trapped.

When officers arrived at the shop in Riley Square he pleaded to be let out, and was then arrested.

Appearing at Warwick Crown Court last week, Peebles pleaded guilty to robbery and was jailed for four years and four months.

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Detective Sergeant Jay Aston from Coventry local CID, said: "This was a shocking knifepoint robbery which could have resulted in death or serious injury to the man Peebles assaulted.

"The man showed incredible bravery and quick thinking to defend himself, leave the shop and lower the shutters, trapping Peebles inside.

"I hope Peebles will have time to reflect on his actions and choices while in prison and am proud of the work of all the officers involved, including the response officers who were at the scene within minutes to arrest him."

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