Tyreese McBingham dodged prison despite online knife threats to his sister; a suspended sentence was issued.
Tyreese McBingham dodged prison despite online knife threats to his sister; a suspended sentence was issued.
Man Avoids Jail After Threatening Sister With Knife Online
He was charged under the Online Safety Act 2023. The charge involved threatening death or serious harm. He first said he was not guilty.
He later changed his plea to guilty. This happened on his trial day. The court then delayed the case. They needed a pre-sentence report.
Michael O’Kane prosecuted the case. The offenses occurred last year. It happened on August 6 in Warrington.
McBingham admitted sending the messages. The messages threatened serious harm. He threatened to stab his sister. He knew she would fear the threat.
He intended this or didn’t care. The magistrates considered the offense serious. They thought custody was appropriate. He disregarded court orders, they said. He broke the law during a community order.
He changed his plea late. Yet, the sentence was suspended. He seemed likely to improve, they believed.
McBingham now lives in Manchester. His address is Chelford Close. He got 28 weeks in a center. The sentence is suspended for two years.
He has to complete the Building Choices program. This lasts 26 days. He also needs 30 rehabilitation days. The court did not order compensation. They felt it would worsen things. He must pay £650 in court costs.
He was charged under the Online Safety Act 2023. The charge involved threatening death or serious harm. He first said he was not guilty.
He later changed his plea to guilty. This happened on his trial day. The court then delayed the case. They needed a pre-sentence report.
Michael O’Kane prosecuted the case. The offenses occurred last year. It happened on August 6 in Warrington.
McBingham admitted sending the messages. The messages threatened serious harm. He threatened to stab his sister. He knew she would fear the threat.
He intended this or didn’t care. The magistrates considered the offense serious. They thought custody was appropriate. He disregarded court orders, they said. He broke the law during a community order.
He changed his plea late. Yet, the sentence was suspended. He seemed likely to improve, they believed.
McBingham now lives in Manchester. His address is Chelford Close. He got 28 weeks in a center. The sentence is suspended for two years.
He has to complete the Building Choices program. This lasts 26 days. He also needs 30 rehabilitation days. The court did not order compensation. They felt it would worsen things. He must pay £650 in court costs.