A twenty nine year old man has been jailed for seven after attacking and robbing a man who was enjoying drinks in Manchester City Centre while on a visit from Hong Kong.
Ahmed Elgamodi approached the man on Back Street and offered him cannabis. After a brief conversation, Elgamodi violently threw the man to the floor and proceeded to assault him. The victim received minor swelling to his head.
The offender then grabbed the victim’s phone from his pocket before running away.
He was later identified by the victim after being captured on CCTV
Elgamodi, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to five years and two months for the robbery, with an additional two years for being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine, following a separate investigation.
A Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) also excludes him from parts of Manchester for eight years.
PC Jamie Acton, from GMP’s Manchester Central Neighbourhood Team, said: “This disgusting attack on a visitor to our city is not something we will ever tolerate, and I am glad that Elgamodi was quickly identified and arrested following the robbery.
“The investigation into this incident was in conjunction with one into drug supply across Manchester, and ensured a seven-year sentencing. I hope Elgamodi takes time to think about his actions while in the four walls of a prison cell.”
