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Knife-Wielding Ryde Burglar Jailed For More Than Five Years

A man, who made threats with a knife, has been jailed for more than five years after an aggravated burglary in Ryde.

At around 6.15pm on Saturday August 13, police were called to an incident in Melville Street in Ryde, where 59-year-old Andrew Saurin was observed standing in the street with a knife, whilst shouting threats towards someone in a nearby flat.

During the incident, Saurin smashed a glass door to gain access to the address.

Police attended and arrested Saurin whilst he continued to make threats. He was subsequently charged with aggravated burglary and possession of a knife in a public place.

Saurin, of Melville Street in Ryde, admitted both offences when he appeared at Newport Crown Court on September 26.

Appearing at the same court today (Tuesday), he was jailed for five years and six months.

Following the sentencing, DC Jess Hughes, said:

“We simply do not tolerate any form of violence in our communities, and take a particularly robust stance against those who carry knives.

“I am pleased that justice has been delivered so swiftly, and hope the outcome of this case acts as a stark reminder to people of the consequences of violent behaviour.”

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