Man jailed after armed raid on bookies

A MAN has been jailed for an armed raid on a bookmakers after staff were threatened that they would be shot and killed if they did not co-operate.

Ronald Hill, aged 42, and a co-accused first stole a car from a man who had left his keys in the ignition after he pulled into a garage. They then raided Ladbrokes on South Circular Road, Dublin, and took €3,800 from a safe that had been left open as staff were cashing up for the night.

Hill, of Reuben Walk, Dublin 8, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to stealing a car, robbery and possession of a firearm on October 18, 2008.