FOUR men who went on a “destructive” campaign, burgling and robbing 21 businesses and individuals in 19 days, have been jailed for a collective 25 years.

Kevin Owen, Andrew Havinga, Dean Higham and John Beesley targeted their victims throughout Southampton and Eastleigh.

In some instances, customers and staff were struck with weapons, including hammers and bottles, as they demanded cash, cigarettes and alcohol to fund their crack cocaine habits.

At Southampton Crown Court, Judge Nicholas Rowland sentenced the men, describing the psychological and physical impact each of the victims had a result of their offending.

VIDEO: This shocking footage shows a number of raids carried out by the men

Owen, 38, of Violet Road, Southampton, pleaded guilty to seven robberies, one assault with intent to steal and five burglaries and was sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison.

Havinga, 22, of Mayfield Road, Southampton, pleaded guilty to five robberies and one burglary and was sentenced to six years in prison.

Higham, 54, of Anson Drive, Southampton, pleaded guilty to six robberies, two burglaries, possession of a class A drug and driving while under the influence of drug and was sentenced to six years in prison.

Beesley, 39, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to four robberies and two charges of fraud and was sentenced to four-and-a-half-years in prison.

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