Robber took security job to plan theft
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.A CONVICTED armed robber took work as a Securicor guard so that he could do an 'inside job', a court was told yesterday.
But while David Lewis was plotting the raid, he was attacked and robbed by an armed gang.
Lewis, 25, was collecting cash from Bookers Cash and Carry in Leckwith, Cardiff, when an armed gang opened fire with a shotgun and robbed him of pounds 90,000.
Patrick Harrington, for the prosecution, said Lewis applied for the job with Securicor to plan robberies with Ian Paul, 36.
'He was taken on as a security guard after not disclosing his previous convictions for armed robbery,' he said. 'It was an unbelievable slip-up by Securicor.'
Lewis, fearing he had been double-crossed by Paul, told police how he had applied for the job to get information about cash deliveries.
He agreed to be fitted with a sound recorder at their next meeting and police listened in as Paul planned raids.
Lewis, and Paul, both of Cardiff, admitted conspiracy to rob. They were bailed to await pre-sentence reports.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments