Knife robber gets three years
A Galashiels knifeman who carried out three sickening crimes within the space of six days to fund his heroin habit has been jailed for three years.
Stephen Smith attempted to rob a female shopkeeper in front of her 11-year-old son and snatched £25 from an OAP.
The 29-year-old also stole a charity box. He pleaded guilty to all three crimes at Selkirk Sheriff Court.