Two drug users who robbed a delivery driver at knifepoint in Wigton have each been jailed for six years.
Jason Pattinson, 30 and 31-year-old Damon Noble donned disguises and brandished blades outside the town's Co-op in the early hours of June 8. They demanded cigarettes from driver Dale Cairnie who told them he was only carrying bread.
Carlisle Crown Court heard Noble then lunged at Mr Cairnie with his knife, while Pattinson stole a bag - which contained £120 worth of property - from his vehicle.
As the pair fled, one was struck twice with a metal bar which the plucky victim had grabbed to protect himself. He was unhurt, but later told police he was shocked and had thought he was going to be stabbed.
Pattinson, previously of Water Street, and Noble, of Meadow Road, both Wigton, each admitted charges of robbery and possessing kitchen knives.
They were sentenced today when Judge Peter Davies handed down the prison sentences.
Judge Davies praised Mr Cairnie's bravery and courage during the incident and recommended that he receive a £300 cash reward.
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