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Gang film moment they attack garage shopworker on Snapchat

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Gang film moment they attack garage shop worker on Snapchat

Criminals filmed their assault on a shop worker at a garage in Stockport on Snapchat in July 2021, newly released footage shows.

The men forced the shop door open and charged towards the victim before violently assaulting him and throwing shop furniture at him, leaving him requiring medical treatment.

They stole £600 worth of stock, caused excessive damage, and fled the scene.

Snapchat footage was cross-referenced with CCTV and used as evidence against them.

Kausar Amin, 22 of Tate Street, Oldham was sentenced to two years in prison for robbery and assault.

Bradley Maphosa, 20, of Middlewood Street, Salford, was sent to a young offender institute for two years.

Two 19-year-old men from Oldham were given suspended sentences.

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