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Man jailed for 10 years for attempted robbery of Ozil and Kolasinac

Ashley Smith was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Friday after previously admitting to trying to rob the Arsenal stars

A man has been jailed for 10 years for the attempted robbery of Arsenal players Mesut Ozil and Sead Kolasinac.

Ashley Smith, 30, pleaded guilty to attempted armed robbery and possession of cannabis when appearing at Snaresbrook Crown Court via video link on October 3.

He was sentenced at Harrow Crown Court on Friday.

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A second man, Jordan Northover, also pleaded guilty to attempted robbery on Wednesday and will be sentenced at a later date.