Karim Hussain and Mickelle Alexander [2018] EWCA Crim 2550
Moped robberies occurring in streets and involving the use or potential use of significant force are currently a menace in many urban areas. Such offending unquestionably has significant effects on the victims: usually, although not invariably, lone women walking in the street. Such offending also causes great concern and apprehension within the local community. It undoubtedly calls for stern punishment. In the present case, as we have said, there are numerous offences of that kind. Moreover there could be no credit for a plea in the case of either offender, as the trials were contested. All those factors need to be emphasised.