Two jailed for nine years after City of London watch robberies and stabbings

Two men have been jailed after a series of violent robberies in the City of London left one victim stabbed and another assaulted. The attacks happened in the early hours of 8 September 2024 on Appold Street and Curtain Road.

Agandy Anderson, 30, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to nine years and six months in prison. Kayne Stewart, 27, of Milton Way, Dunstable, received four years and six months. Both pleaded guilty to two counts of robbery, as reported by This Is Local London.

Knives used in two separate attacks

The first robbery took place just before 3am on Appold Street. A BMW stopped near three people, two men and a woman. Two suspects got out, threatened the group with knives, and demanded their watches.

One man was stabbed twice in the buttocks and suffered a head wound. A Citizen watch worth around £400 was stolen from him. The female victim was kicked in the head, while the third victim was put in a headlock and forced to hand over a £200 Bulova watch.

Five minutes later, a second robbery occurred on Curtain Road. Two men and a woman were returning to their car when a BMW pulled up. The suspects demanded their watches. A Tissot T-Classic watch worth around £400 was stolen, and one victim was hit in the face.

CCTV confirmed victims' accounts

Detective Sergeant Amy Westall said the offenders targeted people going about their lives. Both suspects were believed to be armed with 'zombie knives'. CCTV footage confirmed the victims' accounts of the attacks, as reported by This Is Local London.

Police investigations into the robberies remain ongoing. No further details about additional suspects or charges have been released.

What happens next

Anderson and Stewart will serve their sentences in prison. City of London Police continue to investigate the robberies. Residents are advised to remain vigilant, particularly in the early hours, and to report any suspicious activity to police.