Newcastle bookies robber who assaulted woman during 'terrifying' raid jailedJohn Kilgallon pretended to want help placing a bet before leaping over the counter and demanding cashView Image John Kilgallon, jailed for robberyA bookies robber who jumped over the counter and pushed a woman while stealing cash has been jailed. It was around 9pm on June 11 last year that the member of staff was behind the counter of Ladbrokes on Denton Road, Newcastle when the raid took place. ‌John Kilgallon entered the shop and asked for help in placing a bet but then jumped onto the counter and climbed over it, Newcastle Crown Court heard. ‌Kilgallon, 43, of Denton Court, Denton, Newcastle, pleaded guilty to robbery and assault by beating. It will keep you up-to-date with Newcastle Crown Court, Durham Crown Court and crime news as it breaks, sent directly to your phone.