Mullen gets four years for attempted robbery and knife possession after falling off his bike on Canterbury High Street.
The woman noticed him behind her. He grabbed her hand for the cash. She tried to hold onto her money. They struggled, and he elbowed her. Then, get this, he fell off his bike. He got back on and rode away quickly.
The woman went inside the bank. She reported the attempted robbery to the police. It all happened back on November 2nd. Detectives used CCTV to find Mullen. They arrested him later that month. Officers found a knife on him during the arrest.
Mullen had no permanent address. He faced charges in December. He pleaded guilty in court in January. He got four years in jail. The sentence was for attempted robbery. It also covered the knife possession. The court made the ruling on Thursday.
Police seek to keep town centers safe. They act fast on reports like this. They aim to identify offenders quickly. This sentence removes a threat. It helps protect the city streets.