Man caused ‘significant fear’ in Breightmet shop attack

Last week Dale Dean, 27, was jailed for 52 months for attacking a man at an off licence on Kentmere Road, Breighmet last year on Saturday April 5.

Officers have now welcomed his jailing which they say caused “significant fear” to people who witnessed it and to the wider community.

Speaking on Friday, Detective Constable Jordan Brown, of Greater Manchester Police’s Bolton Criminal Investigation Department, said: “This was a shocking and violent incident that left the victim with serious injuries and caused fear within the community.

“Dean’s actions were deliberate, dangerous, and showed a blatant disregard for the safety of others.

The case was heard at Manchester Crown Court (Image: Anthony Moss)

“Dean used or threatened unlawful violence, causing significant fear to those nearby, and was found to be carrying a machete without lawful reason.

“We welcome today’s sentence, which reflects the gravity of the offences.

“Our officers will continue to take decisive action against those who carry weapons and commit violent offences on our streets.”

Dean’s victim was left with difficulty sleeping because of the attack and had struggled to “walk out on the street”.

But officers say he has since recovered well.

Dean, of Upper West Grove, Ardwick was also given a 20-month extended licence period along with his 54-month sentence, of which he will have to spend two thirds in custody.