Kyle Gray, 23, from Attleborough Road, Nuneaton, was sentenced on Tuesday, March 21, for two brutal robberies that left victims battered and threatened.
The horrific ordeal began in the early hours of January 1, 2021. A man was lured to a flat after chatting with a woman online. Once inside, Gray and two unidentified men ambushed him.
The victim was struck over the head with beer bottles. He was humiliated and threatened for hours on end. Gray and his gang forced the man to call a relative to transfer money into his bank account. When the victim refused to give up his bank card PIN, they forced him to a nearby cash machine.
Despite the attack, the victim managed to escape during the walk to the ATM.
Gray struck again on Boxing Day 2021. This time, he brandished a Rambo-style bowie knife, threatening to stab a man who tried to protect a vulnerable person from Gray’s wrath.
Gray demanded £100 in cash and the victim’s bank card along with the PIN. An associate withdrew nearly all the victim’s money from the ATM, sparing only £100, “because it’s Christmas.” Gray punched the victim in the face before later confronting him on the street.
Gray apologised and promised to repay the stolen cash but warned, “do you know who my brothers are?”
Gray tried to hide from police as investigations ramped up. A coordinated effort by Protective Services and CID led to his arrest just days before a key date. During interviews, Gray refused to answer questions, sticking with “no comment”.
Detective Constable Rachael Stain said: “Gray attempted to scare the victim into silence, but he has learned that he cannot threaten and bully his way out of facing justice.”
“I commend the victim for standing up for a vulnerable person and helping bring a violent offender to justice.”
Detective Sergeant Paul Vines added: “This robbery was cruel and calculated. Gray’s violence was beyond what most offenders would dare.
“His refusal to help identify his accomplices reflects badly on him, but it’s a relief the streets of Nuneaton are safer without him.”
Originally published by UKNIP.
