Christopher Debanks, 39 years old, residing on Furlong Close in Oxford, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison.
The incident occurred during a community music festival held at Blackbird Leys Park on August 3, 2024, where Debanks reportedly approached a group of children and threatened one of them with a knife.
The children informed an adult about the encounter, who subsequently contacted law enforcement.
Debanks was detained on August 5 and formally charged the following day.
On Wednesday, January 28, at Oxford Crown Court, Debanks admitted to charges including possessing a knife, inciting violence (affray), and failing to appear in court after surrendering.
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Christopher Debanks, 39 years old, residing on Furlong Close in Oxford, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison. The incident occurred during a community music festival held at Blackbird Leys Park on August 3, 2024, where Debanks repor...
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39 years
Christopher Debanks, 39 years old, residing on Furlong Close in Oxford, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison
