Gloucester man jailed for attacking three strangers in their homes
Paul Salisbury forced his way into two homes with a knife and meat cleavers
A 39-year-old man from Gloucester has been given a jail sentence for attacking three strangers.
Paul Salisbury of Timmis Close, forced his way into two homes in the early hours of the 27th June, armed with a knife and meat cleavers
The court heard that Salisbury had visited an address on Garnells Road, knocked on the door and was let in by one of the men inside, who, thinking it was a friend, walked into the kitchen without paying attention.
He was followed by Salisbury, who was armed with a kitchen knife and two meat cleavers, who then threatened to seriously injure the man unless he gave him money.
While this happened, a second man was sat in an armchair in the living room, unable to move due to an old injury to his legs.
The two men handed over £30 in cash, which Salisbury took before leaving.
Salisbury then knocked on the door of a neighbour, who again he did not know.
When the door was opened by a man inside, Salisbury brandished the kitchen knife. This man was able to push Salisbury away and close his door, causing the offender to threaten to kill him before smashing a window with a metal pole.
Residents reported to police that a shirtless man could then be seen walking around the area, armed with the knife and cleavers.
Salisbury pleaded guilty for a string of offences at a previous hearing including robbery, possession of an offensive weapon, and two counts of assault by beating.
He was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison at Gloucester Crown Court.
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