Terrifying moment man bounds down Sheffield street brandishing knife

A Sheffield man has been sentenced to six months in prison after brandishing a knife in the middle of a Sheffield street.
By Sophie Wills
Published 4th Feb 2020, 16:54 BST
Updated 4th Feb 2020, 16:54 BST
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Jonathan Owoudzie, 48, was arrested in the Fir Vale area after officers received reports he was ‘waving a knife aggressively’ and ‘causing a lot of distress’ on Barnsley Road, Fir Vale.

PC Megan Pryce, the investigating officer on the case, of South Yorkshire Police, said: “When approached by officers, Owoudzie tried to run away, resulting in a short foot pursuit before he was detained on Owler Lane.

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“We are absolutely committed to tackling knife-enabled crime and those found to be carrying weapons in the city will be dealt with accordingly.

Jonathan Owoudzie, 48, was arrested in the Fir Vale area after officers received reports that he was brandishing the knife in the middle of the street.Jonathan Owoudzie, 48, was arrested in the Fir Vale area after officers received reports that he was brandishing the knife in the middle of the street.
Jonathan Owoudzie, 48, was arrested in the Fir Vale area after officers received reports that he was brandishing the knife in the middle of the street.

“Our ultimate aim is to protect the public from people intent on carrying out criminal activity and causing fear and distress.”“

Owoudzie was found guilty of possessing a bladed article at Sheffield Crown Court and sentenced to six months in prison.