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15/01/2010
Salford Robbery Plotters Jailed
Three men who carried out surveillance while planning to commit robberies have been jailed for a total of almost 30 years.
Paul Cox, 30, of Old Mill Close and David Osbourne, 31, of Springwell Close pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to commit robbery and money laundering at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court.
Yesterday Cox was jailed for nine-and-a-half years and Osbourne was jailed for nine years.
Neil Hudson, 39, of Godolphin Close also pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to commit robbery and possession of cocaine with intent to supply.
He was jailed for six years for the robbery and four-and-a-half years for the drugs offence to run consecutively.
On 7 July 2008, police searched Hudson's home address on Deepdale Close, Salford and found a so-called 'robbers kit'.
A 3-series BMW, stolen from Bolton, was found in the garage.
Inside the address, officers found a two-page trip sheet with the full itinerary of a security company's cash deliveries for 11 April 2008.
The group also possessed balaclavas, machetes and gloves, all of which were seized by police.
Large amounts of cash, expensive watches and weapons were found in the homes of Cox and Osbourne, neither of whom have worked for a number of years.
The police investigation also revealed that the group had planned two attacks in 2008, one in June the second in September, both with a view to robbing men of large amounts of cash.
Paul Cox and David Osbourne admitted their involvement in both attacks.
Neil Hudson admitted his involvement in the attack in June 2008.
Detective Inspector Colin Webb, who has led the Salford CID investigation, said: "These were ruthless, professional and organised robbers who had the ability to use technology in the planning and execution of their offences.
"I have no doubt that with these men behind bars, the streets of Greater Manchester are much safer."
Officers in Great Manchester are working in closely with the financial industry, which sees police working in partnership with key banks and security advice, information and good practice is shared between the police and partners to reduce the number of robberies.
(PR/GK)
Paul Cox, 30, of Old Mill Close and David Osbourne, 31, of Springwell Close pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to commit robbery and money laundering at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court.
Yesterday Cox was jailed for nine-and-a-half years and Osbourne was jailed for nine years.
Neil Hudson, 39, of Godolphin Close also pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to commit robbery and possession of cocaine with intent to supply.
He was jailed for six years for the robbery and four-and-a-half years for the drugs offence to run consecutively.
On 7 July 2008, police searched Hudson's home address on Deepdale Close, Salford and found a so-called 'robbers kit'.
A 3-series BMW, stolen from Bolton, was found in the garage.
Inside the address, officers found a two-page trip sheet with the full itinerary of a security company's cash deliveries for 11 April 2008.
The group also possessed balaclavas, machetes and gloves, all of which were seized by police.
Large amounts of cash, expensive watches and weapons were found in the homes of Cox and Osbourne, neither of whom have worked for a number of years.
The police investigation also revealed that the group had planned two attacks in 2008, one in June the second in September, both with a view to robbing men of large amounts of cash.
Paul Cox and David Osbourne admitted their involvement in both attacks.
Neil Hudson admitted his involvement in the attack in June 2008.
Detective Inspector Colin Webb, who has led the Salford CID investigation, said: "These were ruthless, professional and organised robbers who had the ability to use technology in the planning and execution of their offences.
"I have no doubt that with these men behind bars, the streets of Greater Manchester are much safer."
Officers in Great Manchester are working in closely with the financial industry, which sees police working in partnership with key banks and security advice, information and good practice is shared between the police and partners to reduce the number of robberies.
(PR/GK)
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