Richard Gatiss has been jailed for four years at Newcastle Crown Court after admitting assault with intent to rob Alan Barnes outside his home in Gateshead. Newcastle Crown Court heard Gatiss was desperate for money to buy so-called legal highs when he tried to mug the 4ft 6in pensioner.
The 21-year-old fundraiser, Katie Cutler, broke down in tears today after receiving the news Alan Barnes' attacker was sentenced to four years after admitting trying to mug the visually-impaired pensioner.
Richard Gatiss was jailed at Newcastle Crown Court for assault with intent to rob.
Ms Cutler's online fundraising campaign raised more than £330,000 to help relocate Mr Barnes after he was attacked outside his home in Low Fell, Gateshead.
She has now launched a new charity, The Katie Cutler Foundation, which hopes to raise £1million and help at least 20 people through “Acts Of Kindness.”
"I would personally like to thank the local community for their amazing donations of food, toiletries and clothing. "
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