Watch how incident unfolds as man gets 15-months in jail for chasing people in Louth street with large knife

A man has been handed a 15-month jail sentence after admitting chasing people in the street whilst holding a large knife in Louth during the early hours of Sunday morning (November 8) say police.

Officers were called to Aswell Street in the town after a call at 2.51am, reporting that a man holding a large knife was chasing people in the street.

Ben Moore, 32, of The Lane, Thoresthorpe, near Alford, appeared at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court on Monday (November 9) where he pleaded guilty to affray and possession of a bladed article, according to Lincolnshire Police.

He received a 12-month prison sentence for those offences plus three months in addition as he was already on a suspended sentence for other matters, said police. He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £187.

Detective Sergeant Rhys Cordy who oversaw this case, said afterwards: “This was a frightening incident which left members of the public fearing for their safety. Brandishing a knife and chasing people in a public place is completely unacceptable and had the potential to result in very serious consequences.

“We will always take robust action against those who carry and use weapons in our communities. I hope this sentence sends a clear message that this type of dangerous behaviour will not be tolerated, and that those who put others at risk can expect to face the full consequences of their actions.