A man labelled as ‘careless’ has been penalised after perpetrating a brazen knifepoint burglary in Sleaford. Jordan Ansell, 30, engaged with his casualty after the man had taken out £80 from a cash machine during the early hours of June 29, 2024. Ansell, recognizably notorious for brandishing a knife publicly, engaged in a dialogue before spiralling into aggression and assaulting his victim, resulting in broken glasses. The incident unfolded at Moneys Yard, with Ansell resorting to intimidation and brandishing a knife, threatening harm. This reckless act was caught on CCTV, underscoring his dangerous propensity. Just a few days prior, on June 18, an off-duty officer reported seeing Ansell brandishing a knife during a disagreement. This earlier episode played a crucial role in the case against him, culminating in a 12-month sentence for causing a public nuisance and a simultaneous five-month sentence for the weapons offence. Laura Leveridge, 34, his significant other, was handed a suspended sentence for the provision of a misleading alibi. Detective Constable Jim Thompson, leading the investigation, stressed on the situation that could have escalated to grievous harm, while acknowledging the luck in averting more serious injuries.
This report was adapted by The Lincoln Post from the initial coverage by www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk.
