article_snippet.sent: But as owners John and Emma Evans watched in horror, Devaney brought down the machete on the animal's head to stop the animal's head barking before making off in the victims' car.
article_snippet.sent: As the animal yelped in agony, Rolstron, a former plaster's labourer from Bamber Bridge, began shouting over and over again, 'give me your money' before grabbing the frightened dad by Rolstron shirt.
article_snippet.sent: Rolstron for what it is worth did not know there was going to be injury to the dog.'
article_snippet.sent: Judge Pamela Badley said: 'One of the most unpleasant aspects was that the family pet was struck by you, Devaney.