Three soldiers from of Queen’s bodyguard regiment were armed robbery gang

Three elite soldiers from the regiment who protect the Queen are facing years behind bars for holding up convenience stores in a series of armed robberies. Grenadier Guards Kristopher James-Merrill, 20, Dillon Sharpe, 23, and Elnur Bracegirdle, 21, used a stun gun and knives to terrorise shop owners. They are the soldiers seen outside Buckingham Palace on ceremonial duties with trademark bearskin hats. Together with accomplice Marlon Wright, 25, were found guilty of robbery and attempted robbery at Kingston crown…