November 7th 2024.
Mark Philip Pelling was recently sentenced to two years and nine months in jail for his actions in January of 2022. The incident occurred in New Bridge, Whitby, when Pelling, 33, approached a woman who was walking her dog at 6am. He brandished a large butcher knife and demanded that she hand over her poo bags.
Fearing for her safety and that of her dog, the woman quickly realized that Pelling was not joking. In a stroke of sarcasm, she asked him to clarify which bag he wanted, as she had multiple bags attached to her waist. Pelling then demanded her purse as well, but the woman cleverly responded, "What purse? I haven't brought a purse on a dog walk at this hour." This caught Pelling off guard and he eventually walked away, hurling insults at the woman.
Fortunately, the woman was able to report the incident to the North Yorkshire Police, who promptly located and arrested Pelling on the same day. A search of his home revealed a set of knives, with one large black handled butcher-knife missing. Pelling was sentenced at York Crown Court yesterday and will serve two years and nine months for his crime.
Detective Constable Sam Rivers, who led the investigation, commended the victim for her bravery and quick thinking in reporting the incident. He also noted that her actions played a crucial role in identifying and arresting Pelling. Thanks to her, Pelling was forced to plead guilty on the first day of his trial.
DC Rivers also expressed hope that this outcome will bring some comfort to the victim, as it serves as a reminder that justice has been served. With Pelling now behind bars, the streets of Whitby are a safer place. DC Rivers emphasized that the North Yorkshire Police are dedicated to bringing criminals like Pelling to justice, as demonstrated by their swift and successful handling of this case.
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