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Robbery is a serious offence under UK law, defined as stealing with the use or threat of force. The maximum penalty for robbery is life imprisonment. The actual sentence depends on factors like the level of violence, the value of goods stolen, and any previous convictions, but knife crime often leads to harsher penalties.
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