Two violent robbers who broke into an elderly couple's home and threatened them with a knife before forcing the man to withdraw money have been jailed for a total of 22 years.

Peter Savage and another man entered the home of the couple in the Sturry Road area of Canterbury in the early hours of February 26 last year, before dragging the man, who is in his 80s, out of bed.

The man's wife, who is in her 90s, was threatened with a knife as she lay in bed and the man was cut behind the ear and punched as he tried to protect her.

The intruders then stole the victim's bank card and demanded his pin before leaving in his vehicle.

They later returned and the elderly man was taken to a Post Office.

Daniel Hake, who had acted as a lookout during the robbery, stayed at the elderly couple's home and the husband was told that if he didn't comply with their demands, his wife would be killed.

A total of £500 was then withdrawn from his account.

The victim was then taken home and the three robbers left with the money, as well as jewellery, watches, mobile phones and perfumes.

The victim contacted Kent Police and officers from the Chief Constable's Crime Squad identified Savage from CCTV in the area.

Hake's DNA was meanwhile found on a bottle he had drunk from and the two men were arrested on March 10, 2020.

Savage admitted robbery and Hake was found guilty of the same charge on October 22 following a trial at Canterbury Crown Court.

Today, Savage, 41, formerly of New Town Street, Canterbury, was jailed for 12 years and Hake, 38, of no fixed address, was given a 10-year sentence.

Savage's sentence included terms for being concerned in the supply of heroin and cocaine, after the drugs were found at his former home in Craddock Road, Canterbury in 2019.

Det Sgt Jay Robinson, from the crime squad, said: "This incident must have been terrifying for these two elderly victims as the robbers put them through a protracted ordeal in their own home.

"I am pleased the court has recognised the seriousness of the offences and imposed substantial prison terms, which will protect the public from these two committed criminals.

"We are still interested in finding out the identity of the third man involved in this robbery and I urge anyone with any information to call."

If you know who he is, call Kent Police on 01843 222289, quoting reference 46/36253/20.

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