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Headline: Moment knifeman is arrested by armed police after threatening to kill neighbours kids for "being noisy"
Caption: WORDS BYLINE: Brad Harper A man who sparked an armed police response after making death threats to a family for “being noisy” has been spared jail. Taylor Daly brought a large blade when he knocked at his victims’ door in Faversham, Kent, warning them: “I am going to kill you. I’m going to kill your kids.” Dramatic footage showed the moment firearms officers arrested him in the Davington area of the town. More than 10 officers were seen chasing the 26-year-old following the disturbance at a block of flats in Breeze Meadow shortly after 8.30pm on October 31. In December, he pleaded guilty to making a threat to kill and two charges of possessing a bladed article. But Canterbury Crown Court heard on Friday that his behaviour had been “out of character” and he avoided being sent to prison. Prosecutor Tom Barclay said the family he threatened - a couple, their daughter and her friend, both aged 13 - were at home when Daly knocked on the door to complain about noise. An argument ensued at the front door, with Daly warning, “You don’t know who I am”, before threatening: “I am going to kill you. I’m going to kill your kids. I’m going to stab you.” Daly revealed a “large knife” in the waistband of his trousers, before the victims shut the door and phoned the police. Footage shows police trying to gain access to the building before a man is seen feeling the estate with his hands above his head. Firearms officers apprehended Daly while shouting: “Stay there! Armed police! Get down on the floor.” A further seven officers arrived, followed by dog handlers and a police car, before he was detained. Defending Daly, Jemima Lovatt said: “He expressed his remorse and how out of character this was.” Recorder David Brock responded: “If he commits any offences like this again, he will go into custody.” The judge described Daly as “a man of good character” before sentencing him to a 18-month prison term, suspended for two years. He said: "Mr Daly, if you commit any offence in the following two years from today, you will be sent to custody." He must also complete 120 hours of unpaid work and 25 rehabilitation sessions. A restraining order was put in place for two years, banning contact with the victims.
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