Man sentenced following early morning Louth incident

Man sentenced following early morning Louth incident

On 9 November we reported about a man having been arrested following a disturbance in Louth during the early hours of Sunday 8 November.

Here is an update:

Update: 11 November, 8.23am

A man has been handed a 15-month custodial sentence after chasing people in the street whilst holding a large knife in Louth during the early hours of Sunday 8 November.

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

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

Detective Sergeant Rhys Cordy who oversaw this case, said:

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.

Original release: 9 November, 12.42pm

A 32-year-old man has been charged following an incident in the early hours of Sunday morning, in Louth.

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

Ben Moore, of The Lane, Thoresthorpe, near Alford, has been charged with affray and possession of a bladed article.

He was due to appear at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court today (9 November).

🎬Watch how the incident unfolded via the video that accompanies the press release on our website here.