Man jailed for possessing knife in Northampton town centre
24-year-old Noah Esajobar will spend 1 year and 2 months behind bars.
Last updated 28th May 2025
A 24-year-old man has been jailed for more than a year after he was found to be in possession of a knife in Northampton town centre.
Noah Esajobar, previously of Northampton, was arrested near Becketts Park on August 18th last year, after he was found with a kitchen knife.
He was subsequently charged with being in possession of a bladed article in a public place and pleaded guilty to the offence at Northampton Crown Court last October.
He returned to the same court earlier this month (May 8th) where he was sentenced to one year and two months in prison.
Lead investigator PC Charis Halford said: “We know all too well the devastating effects that knife crime can have on families which is why it’s really important for possession offences to be treated with the utmost seriousness.
“Therefore I am pleased that Esajobar has been sent to prison for this offence and I hope he uses his time behind bars to reflect on his actions with a view to making better choices when he’s released.
“Knives kill. Anyone carrying one is not only a risk to other people but also a risk to themselves. Do the right thing and don’t carry a knife.
"You could end up in a prison cell, in hospital, or worst of all - a grave.”