Man who threatened to stab care home resident with learning difficulties jailed
A Beckton man who targeted a care home resident with learning difficulties has been jailed for robbery and blackmail following an investigation by the Met Police.
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Olivia is the youngest female reporter at Newsquest London, covering East London. She joined in September 2023 at the age of 19 after doing the Young Reporter scheme.
Olivia is the youngest female reporter at Newsquest London, covering East London. She joined in September 2023 at the age of 19 after doing the Young Reporter scheme.
A Beckton man who targeted a care home resident with learning difficulties has been jailed for robbery and blackmail following an investigation by the Met Police.
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