Men sentenced following Seaford burglary

Romeo Dankwa, Remy Cadoret

A London group have been sentenced following a burglary in Seaford.

Police were called to the incident at a property in Coxwell Close on 7 January.

It was heard two men; Remy Cadoret and Romeo Dankwa, and a 15-year-old boy who can’t be named for legal reasons, forced their way into the house.

One of the males is believed to have had a knife and assaulted a man in the property.

Bank cards, cash and a number of electronics were stolen during the raid.

Acting on intelligence, police quickly identified the vehicle they attempted to escape in. Following a pursuit, the car crashed, and they were all arrested and later charged with aggravated burglary.

Cadoret, 20, of Mayola Road, Hackney and Dankwa, 20, of Walford Road, Hackney were found guilty following a three-week trial at Brighton Crown Court, which begun on the 24 June.

The 15-year-old boy from Bromley pleaded guilty at Liverpool Youth Court on 18 June and was referred to the Youth Offender Panel.

Cadoret and Dankwa were both sentenced to 42 months’ imprisonment when appearing before Lewes Crown Court on 20 September.

Detective Constable Steven Pittman said: “Sussex Police takes a firm stance on violent offenders and this result shows our commitment to putting those responsible in front of the courts.

“The group caused huge distress and trauma for the victims. No one should have to suffer a crime of this sort, let alone in their own home.

“I hope we can bring some peace to the victims now they are behind bars, and I hope this will be a deterrent to those thinking of committing an offence.”