Thug, 32, who assaulted, strangled and tried to rob man in Shrewsbury gets long jail term
Offender jailed by judge after serious attack in December 2025
Published 23rd Jun 2026, 06:00 BST
A thug who assaulted a man, strangled him and tried to steal his money, mobile phone and other belongings has been handed a lengthy jail term.
Kieran Rocke, aged 32, attacked and tried to rob the victim in Shrewsbury on December 7 last year.
Rocke, of Barrow Street, Much Wenlock, pleaded guilty to attempted robbery and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. He was sentenced at Shrewsbury Crown Court.
Judge Deni Mathews jailed Rocke for six years and nine months.
Rocke was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £228.