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Man Sentenced to Three Years for Threats, Knife Attack

7/26/2026

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Judge Simon Mills sentenced Martin Edwards to three years in prison after admitting to death threats and carrying a knife, after being bailed in March despite threatening the accuser, while his defence cited a brain injury and schizophrenia.
He later brandished a knife in Llandudno, Conwy, prompting a soldier to seize it.
Prosecutor Selda Krasniqi said police delayed over 24 hours, prompting Deputy Chief Constable Nigel Harrison to order review.

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Judge Simon Mills sentenced Martin Edwards to three years in prison after admitting to death threats and carrying a knife, after being bailed in March despite threatening the accuser, while his defence cited a brain injury and schizophrenia.
He later brandished a knife in Llandudno, Conwy, prompting a soldier to seize it.
Prosecutor Selda Krasniqi said police delayed over 24 hours, prompting Deputy Chief Constable Nigel Harrison to order review.