Samurai Sword Rampage in Belvedere Ends in Jail for Drunk Brandy Binger
Jan Dziedzic, 36, went on a wild, blood-soaked rampage last November after knocking back brandy while making a Christmas cake in his Clydesdale Way flat. Wrecked on booze, he smashed his neighbour’s door while waving a long samurai sword – all caught on CCTV.
Japanese Culture Fan Jailed for Violent Sword Attack
The self-proclaimed Japanese culture enthusiast pleaded guilty to affray, criminal damage, and carrying a bladed weapon in public. On Monday, Feb 23, Judge Ruth Downing slammed him with a one-year prison sentence.
“I was troubled enough by your behaviour to have no choice but to send you to prison,” the judge declared.
Neighbour Left Traumatized by Bloody Sword Threat
At best, Dziedzic and his neighbour were barely on speaking terms before the terrifying incident. Covered in blood, he stormed her door wielding the deadly blade, causing genuine distress.
“You were covered in blood and no doubt to your neighbours, decent human beings, this was an alarming sight,” Judge Downing said.
“Your neighbour suffered genuine distress. Why should she have to go through that?”
Mortified Dziedzic to Serve Minimum Six Months Behind Bars
Shocked and mortified when confronted with CCTV footage of his drunken rampage, Dziedzic now faces at least six months inside before possible release on licence.
