British Soldier Found Guilty Of London Robberies

A soldier has been found guilty of carrying out a string of armed robberies in south London.

Grenadier Guardsman Kristopher James-Merril was found guilty of three charges of robbery and four attempted robberies.

James-Merril denied helping fellow Guardsman Dillon Sharpe and another man carry out a string of robberies.

Jurors heard how the trio were cruising around south London in James-Merrill's Mercedes and stopped off at different shops before Sharpe, disguised in black clothing, a hood and a mask, threatened shopkeepers with an imitation handgun demanding cash.

Sharpe has admitted the charges against him.

The jury did not believe James-Merril's claim that he thought Sharpe was running errands and collecting money from friends.

The judge said a custodial sentence was inevitable for all involved.

A date for sentencing has yet to be set.

Kristopher James-Merril is likely to be dismissed from the military.

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