Pauline Ferrin and 2Ethan Michael Madine admitted robbing a man who had just withdrawn cash from an ATM in the centre of Belfast on May 3, 2022.
Officers attended the scene and spoke to the injured party, who said he had withdrawn cash then was approached by a woman who put her hand in his coat pocket and removed £40. Crown barrister David Russell said that whilst threats were issues regarding a knife, no weapon was produced and there was no evidence suggesting the presence of a knife.
Shannon McKenna, the barrister representing Madine, told Judge Gilpin he has expressed shame for his behaviour.
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