Violent Offender Danny Williams Jailed for 44 Months in Crawley
Danny Williams, 45, a dangerous criminal from Crawley, has been sentenced to 44 months behind bars. The Lewes Crown Court sentenced him on 31 May 2024 following a shocking spree of crimes dating back to 2022.
Van Theft and Strangulation: A Crime Spree Exposed
On 7 September 2022, Williams brazenly stole a Mercedes Sprinter van from a delivery driver on Brighton Road. CCTV footage later captured him fleeing the scene. Just a month later, he launched an unprovoked attack, strangling a 52-year-old man in Broadfield Barton on 7 October.
Williams didn’t stop there. On 15 October, he threatened a 32-year-old man with a knife after demanding money. Two days later, on 17 October, he intimidated a 45-year-old woman in her own home.
Multiple Charges and Guilty Plea
Williams, who has no permanent address, pleaded guilty on 2 February 2024 to a host of offences including:
- Threatening people with a knife (two counts)
- Intentional strangulation
- Common assault
- Theft of a motor vehicle
- Driving without a licence
- Assault by beating
Police Praise Hard Work as Williams Is Locked Up
Chief Inspector Pauline Lane said: “Williams is a dangerous individual and has caused a huge amount of distress in the community and it is fantastic he has been put behind bars.”
“Our teams have worked extremely hard to put the case file together and collate the evidence needed to put him before the courts. This shows our commitment to holding criminals to account for their actions. Residents of Crawley can be assured that another offender is off the streets and no longer poses any danger.”
