Convicted criminal threatened man with knife in Peterborough's Cathedral Square in view of young people
A man has been jailed after picking up his third conviction for knife crime following an incident in Peterborough City Centre.
Cambridgeshire Policde said Raul Maretic-Ramos was detained by Peterborough City Council enforcement officers on 3 March last year “after he threatened a man in Cathedral Square with a knife”.
A force spokesperson said: “Police were called and arrested the 23-year-old, who later admitted being in possession of cannabis.
“Maretic-Ramos, of Manor Gardens, Stanground, Peterborough, denied threatening a person with an offensive weapon in a public place but was found guilty following a trial at Cambridge Crown Court in December.”
He appeared at the same court on Monday (9 March) and was jailed for 30 months.
PC Jordan Pleyer, who investigated, said: “Maretic-Ramos threatened the victim in the middle of the afternoon, and we believe it was witnessed by young people. Possessing a knife is dangerous for the carrier and others, and we have seen the tragic consequences too many times. I am glad the sentence reflects the severity of the offence.”
Anyone with information about someone carrying a knife is urged to report it to police online or call 101. In an emergency always call 999.