Miller left empty-handed after trying to rob the Premier Store in Paterson Avenue
A MAN has admitted trying to rob an Irvine newsagents at knifepoint.
Scott Miller, of Dickson Drive, carried out the terrifying robbery on January 2 at Premier Stores in Paterson Avenue.
The 31-year-old presented a knife to a female staff member and demanded money from the till.
But after being bravely challenged by the woman, Miller fled empty-handed in the direction of Neil Avenue.
Miller pleaded guilty to the attempted robbery at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court last week.
He was remanded in custody until his return to the dock later this month for sentencing.
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