A man who wielded a samurai sword was fought off by bystanders holding a spirit level in Milton Keynes, newly released footage shows.
Aaron Messenbird, 32, of Bradwell Common, Milton Keynes, was carrying the sword, made threats towards a group of people, and raised the weapon in a threatening manner in July this year.
A member of the public intervened, and Messenbird turned his attention towards him. The victim sustained injuries to his hands, including a damaged tendon requiring specialist treatment, as well as injuries to his ribs, during the struggle. Another member of the public intervened, and Messenbird left the scene.
Messenbird was sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment at Aylesbury Crown Court on 14 October after he pleaded guilty to threatening a person with a bladed article, possession of a bladed article in a public place and assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH).