MORE criminals have been sent behind bars this week. The crimes heard in Basildon Crown Court this week range from robbers throwing a petrol station worker to the floor, drug dealers operating as far as Scunthorpe and a thug s campaign of violence across south Essex. Each of these criminals received more than a year behind bars, with some being put away for much longer. Here is a round-up of the key cases heard at the crown court this week.
Sam Chambers and Jamie Wilson Sam Chambers (left) and Jamie Wilson (right) walked into Toomeys Service Station in Westmayne, Basildon, at about 12.55am on January 3, and Wilson waved a knife towards two members of staff behind the tills.
Basildon petrol station robbers were caught 15 minutes later
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