Knife-wielding thug jailed after terrorising staff at Luton pharmacy

At around 3.30pm on Thursday, July 9, David Lee, 29, of Plantation Road, Luton, terrorised employees of a Sundon Park pharmacy, threatening them with a knife and demanding prescription medication.

Lee became agitated but was interrupted by a brave member of the public, who entered the pharmacy and managed to get Lee to drop his knife and leave the store.

Shortly afterwards, he continued intimidating staff through the glass door before being arrested by officers.

Lee appeared at Luton Crown Court on Friday, November 6, where he was sentenced to 27 months' imprisonment for attempted robbery, possession of a knife in a public place and threatening a person with a knife.

Detective Constable Daniel Matcham said: “This was an extremely upsetting incident for the employees and members of the public inside the store and I wish to thank the bravery of those involved.

“Lee will now spend time in jail where he can reflect on his actions that day. We will never tolerate this type of offending.”