A desperate drunken man pulled a knife on a cash-machine user outside a Post Office in Leeds, telling him: “I need it.”
The ATM customer noticed Pawel Partyka loitering when he used the machine at Beeston Hill just after 9pm on April 28, Leeds Crown Court heard. Having only withdrawn £10, he began to walk away but could hear Partyka mumbling about needing the money. Prosecutor Robert Galley said the victim told Partyka to “eff off”, but Partyka sped up and stood in front of the man, pulling out the small black-handled kitchen knife.
Appearing in court via video link from HMP Leeds, where he was being held on remand, he admitted charge of attempted robbery and possession of a bladed article. He has previous convictions, including a suspended sentence for harassment. Mitigating on his behalf, Ismael Uddin said: “It was opportunistic and short-lived with little thought of preparation. Make sure you don’t miss any of the breaking news and biggest headlines from Leeds with our free daily newsletter.
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