Man tries to rob a UK post office using a metal spoon. Watch | Trending
A video of a man trying to rob a post office armed with an unusual weapon was shared on social media. The clip captures the man trying to rob the place using a long metal spoon. Man in red circle trying to rob UK post office with the help of a spoon. (X/@nottspolice) Nottinghamshire Police took to X to share the video. “A drug addict attempted to steal a large quantity of cash from behind a post office security screen reaching through the letter port with a metal spoon,” the department wrote. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. “Jelanie Scott entered Hyson Green Post Office at around 11.45 am on Saturday 10 February,” they added. In the video, Scott is seen sliding a metal spoon under a post office screen in an attempt to grab a wad of banknotes. As soon as he is spotted, a security smoke system gets triggered, filling the entire room with smoke. Within moments, he flees the scene. He was eventually arrested nine days after the incident. Towards the end of the video, a picture of the spoon Scott used also appears on the screen. The 36-year-old was sentenced to a community order after he appeared before the Nottingham Magrates’ Court. “[Scott] told officers it was a stupid thing to do and I hope he now reflects on his behaviour and stays out of trouble,” Sergeant Mark Southgate of Nottinghamshire Police told the BBC. Take a look at the video of the robbery: The video was shared a day ago. Since then, the clip has collected more than 6,000 views. The share has also accumulated several likes. The post has prompted people to share varied reactions. An individual wrote, “How with a spoon?” Another added, “Why is he hopping”. Unveiling ‘Elections 2024: The Big Picture’, a fresh segment in HT’s talk show ‘The Interview with Kumkum Chadha’, where leaders across the political spectrum discuss the upcoming general elections. Watch Now!
