The two victims were using a cashpoint when they were approached by two thugs – Philip Moore, 40, and Garfield Stone, 58.
When the pair refused to give them money or use their mobile phones, Moore assaulted the man, as the woman fled in terror.
Then Moore chased the woman down before punching her in the face while attempting to steal her phone.
Twisted Moore then returned to the male victim to assault him again, rifling through his pockets and stealing his bank card and phone, in Kettering town centre, Northamptonshire.
The woman was found bloodied and bruised by police officers, with her friend taken to hospital by paramedics suffering head and facial injuries.
Both Stone and Moore have now been put behind bars for what was described this month by investigating officer PC Logan Breed as “a particularly violent attack”.
He said it “could easily have had even more serious consequences for the victims” – and described the CCTV footage as “utterly chilling”.
Officers soon located Moore and Stone in the area and when Stone was searched, the man’s phone and bank card were found on him, on May 16.
Both were arrested and charged with robbery and attempted robbery, appearing before Northampton Magistrates’ Court on May 17.
They were remanded in custody ahead of a crown court appearance on June 28.
Moore went on to plead guilty to both offences, with Stone due to go on trial in November before a plea deal was agreed that saw him admit charges of common assault and handling stolen goods.
Stone was sentenced to 15 weeks’ imprisonment at Northampton Crown Court on November 21.
At the same court on December 14, Moore, was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment.
Speaking afterwards, investigating officer PC Logan Breed said: “While Garfield Stone initially tried to help the male victim after Moore’s first attack, he then did little to stop Moore from continually assaulting him and stealing his possessions, instead joining in.
“The CCTV of the incident is utterly chilling, and I’m grateful that the evidence we were able to gather meant both defendants have admitted their guilt, sparing the victims from having to appear in court.
“Tackling serious violence is a matter of priority for Northamptonshire Police and those who commit violence of any sort have no place in our communities.
“I hope both defendants use their time in prison to reflect on their life choices and make better ones when they are released.”
