Gang jailed for train robberies

Two members of a gang who beat, robbed and threatened to shoot passengers on borough trains have been jailed for a total of seven years. Yusuf Nur, of Chaucer Avenue, Richmond, admitted assault with intent to rob and common assault, and James Laywood of Bedfont Avenue, Feltham, pleaded guilty to two charges of robbery.

12:43, 25 Jun 2008 by Matthew Rees