Key facts
- Three men were jailed for between five and six years for aggravated burglary.
- The incident occurred in Bristol, England.
- The victim was assaulted and required hospital treatment.
- The men demanded a large amount of cryptocurrency.
- The case is part of a trend of "wrench attacks" on crypto holders.
Three men have been jailed for between five and six years for aggravated burglary after breaking into a home in Bristol, England, assaulting the victim and demanding cryptocurrency. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of May 15, saw the victim hit over the head and require hospital treatment. The victim's sister alerted police, leading to the arrest of Terroll Paul, 31, Mohamed Samagassi, 37, and Pierre Madzou, 30, at the scene. All three pleaded guilty in August and were sentenced on Thursday, October 15. Paul received six years, Madzou five and a half years, and Samagassi five years. This case is the latest in a series of "wrench attacks" where criminals use violence to steal digital assets.