Mugshots issued of thugs who robbed De Montfort University students in Bede Park
The two men carried out a series of terrifying attacks
Ciaran FaganCrime Correspondent
Carlos Jamanca, (left) and Victor Essienobon (Image: Leicestershire Police)
Police have released photographs of two robbers who carried out a series of attacks on students in Leicester's Bede Park earlier this year.
Carlos Jamanca, 18, and 21-year-old Victor Essienobon threatened some of their victims with a knife and in one case marched two young men to a nearby cash machine and ordered them to withdraw money.
The attacks caused widespread concern in the West End area, particularly among De Montfort University students.
Leicestershire Police released details of the case, including these mugshots.
It said Jamanca, of Robert Hall Street, off Abbey Lane, Leicester, and Essienobon, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to the offences at earlier hearings and appeared at Leicester Crown Court for sentencing on Tuesday.
Jamanca was jailed for two years and three months for robbery.
He was also given three concurrent sentences for a robbery and two attempted robberies of two years and three months each.
These sentences will run alongside the main sentence.
Essienobon was jailed for three years for robbery.
He was also given three concurrent sentences; six months for handling stolen goods, three years for robbery and three years for attempted robbery.
Inspector Rob Randell said: "Bede Park is at the centre of the local community and we have worked hard with Leicester City Council to make the area a safe environment for residents and students to enjoy.
"Often students are guests in our city and should feel safe to enjoy student life without fear of being targeted.
"The local police team works hard with De Montfort University and other student services to ensure that students enjoy their time here in Leicester."