Masked Bromley man attacked distressed pensioner in his home before stealing cash

Published date18 April 2024
Publication titleMyLondon (England)
The victim, aged in his 80s, awoke to find the masked intruders in his home. He was threatened for money before being struck by the intruders. Cash was then taken from his home

McKenzie, 41, of Orchard Grove, Penge, was linked to crime after his DNA was found at the scene. A trial was held at Lewes Crown Court where he was found guilty of robbery, and on April 10 was sentenced to nine years in prison.

McKenzie’s DNA was recognised from blood left at the scene by the group who entered the property. At interview, he claimed he was assaulted in Hailsham and that was how his DNA was transferred to the address.

But McKenzie refused to answer any further police questions. When he was arrested, police completed a search of the address where he was found and discovered bank notes, weapons including knives, a metal baseball bat, and a paintball gun, along with face masks and balaclavas.

Investigator Laura Rolph, of...

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