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A robber in Fife had cold water poured over his plans to steal from a betting shop after an unfazed bookmaker ripped up his ransom note The Courier reports.
Barry Shepherd, 40, attempted to hold up a Scotbet shop, handing Peter Morris a threatening note in January.
On the betting slip he wrote: “Be quiet. Fill the bag with cash or I will shoot you in the face. Chop Chop!!”
Unperturbed, Mr Morris responded by telling Mr Shepherd to go ahead and shoot him.
The would-be thief admitted charges relating to the incident at the High Court in Edinburgh, including possession of a fake gun.
Lady Scott deferred sentencing pending background reports and remanded him in custody.
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