Knifeman threatened officers in shop
A knife-wielding man has been jailed for three years after he tried to rob a shop but was apprehended by police who were alerted by his own father.
James Lewis, 22, of Shrewton, Wiltshire, went into a Co-op shop and threatened a member of staff with the 10-inch (25cm) blade.
Police were alerted to the attack by Lewis's father.
When officers told Lewis to drop the knife, they fired a Taser at him and he was arrested.
Lewis was sentenced at Salisbury Crown Court, having pleaded guilty on 24 February to attempted robbery.
27 Mar 2015