Dagenham & Redbridge defender Luke Pennell receives nine-month suspended prison sentence

Luke Pennell of Dagenham & Redbridge (pic: David Simpson/TGS Photo) ©TGS Photo tgsphoto.co.uk +44 1376 553468

Daggers youngster pleaded guilty to one count of theft in relation to an offence in May 2015

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Dagenham & Redbridge centre-back Luke Pennell has been handed a suspended prison sentence for stealing a mobile phone.

The 20-year-old had pleaded guilty In July to one count of theft, which took place in May 2015, and was last week sentenced to nine months’ imprisonment, suspended for two years, at Aylesbury Crown Court.

The court heard how Pennell left Casino MK, Milton Keynes with the victim and another man at 3am on May 14 2015.

The victim was then driven to the Crownhill area of Milton Keynes, where they met Pennell’s accomplice, Tobi Shoyoye.

Shoyoye, who is 19, produced a knife and the victim ran away, but dropped his phone in the process.

The court heard that Pennell and Shoyoye stole the phone and £200 in cash.

The pair were charged on May 20 this year, with Shoyoye also pleading guilty in July to one count of theft and one count of possession of a ‘bladed article’ and was last week sentenced to 15 months’ imprisonment, suspended for two years.