Wanted Southampton Man Calls 999 to Threaten ‘I’m Off to Stab Him’

A desperate Southampton man on the run after missing a court date dialled 999 – not for help, but to threaten violence.

Jason Ford: The Pedophile Suspect Who Messed Up

Jason Ford, wanted by police and suspected of targeting children, thought he was meeting a young victim. Instead, he was caught out by Shane Brannigan, a vigilant “one-man pedophile hunter” who livestreamed the sting on social media.

Threatening to ‘Find and Stab’ His Accuser

After skipping his Southampton Crown Court appearance last week, Ford made a chilling 999 call. He told officers he planned to track down Brannigan and stab him. Police immediately warned Brannigan about the threat and revealed Ford had an outstanding arrest warrant – something they’d somehow missed before.

Police Warning and Public Reaction

The authorities labelled Brannigan a hero for exposing Ford, who now faces charges and a nationwide manhunt. Listen to the shocking 999 call below and judge for yourself:

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