Man jailed over incident which led to Doncaster College being evacuated
21 year old Daniel Heeley-Luty, of no fixed address, was arrested just minutes after police were called to reports of a fight outside the college on March 19.
A man who threatened another person with a knife outside Doncaster College earlier this year - leading to the campus being evacuated - has been jailed.
21 year old Daniel Heeley-Luty, of no fixed address, was arrested just minutes after police were called to reports of a fight outside the college on March 19.
Six people, none of whom were students, were arrested. The campus was then searched for weapons, with a 30cm knife being recovered.
Heeley-Luty was charged with affray and possession of a bladed article on a school premises.
He was handed a two and a half year sentence at Sheffield Crown Court earlier today.
Detective Constable Ben Tomlinson, of South Yorkshire Police, said:
"This was a concerning incident in an educational setting in which Heeley-Luty brandished a knife and ran towards another person.
"Officers and staff responded to this incident promptly and professionally resulting in multiple arrests and the quick recovery of the knife dumped by Heeley-Luty.
"I want to thank the college for their cooperation throughout the case and I hope this result sends out a clear message about the danger of knives and the potential harm they can cause.
"Thankfully, only one person, who was also not a student at the college, suffered a minor hand injury which did not require hospital treatment. However, this incident could have panned out very differently had our officers not responded so quickly.
"Carrying a knife not only puts those around you in danger - it also puts you in danger, and the impact of knife crime can be absolutely devastating for everyone involved."
A spokesperson for Doncaster College said: "We would like to once again express our gratitude to the Police and our dedicated staff for their swift and effective response in managing the incident that occurred earlier this year.
"We continue to work closely with South Yorkshire Police to review our procedures and strengthen our safety measures, reinforcing our commitment to maintaining a secure and welcoming environment for all students and staff."