Man threatened to kill police officer with knife

A knife-wielding man who threatened to kill a police officer who was pursuing him through Cambridge has been jailed.

Aaron Muxlow, 34, fled from officers after they were called to an incident in which he abused his ex-partner at her home in Campkin Road, King’s Hedges, Cambridge, at about 9am on Friday, 11 October.

Muxlow had pulled a video doorbell off a wall and was being aggressive.

Pictured: Aaron Muxlow, 34.

Officers found him in Nunn’s Way, where he pulled a large kitchen knife from his waistband and threatened one of the officers.

He ran off and said he would “kill” the officer who was following from a distance, waiting for firearms officers to arrive.

Muxlow was eventually arrested by armed officers outside a medical centre in Pippin Drive at about 2.30pm the same day.

On Thursday (28 November), at Cambridge Crown Court, Muxlow, of no fixed address, was jailed for two years, having pleaded guilty to criminal damage, possession of a knife in a public place, threats to kill and possession of cannabis.

PC Baugh said: "Muxlow is a violent individual who shamefully threatened my colleague with a knife. This highlights the dangers officers can face daily.

"Cambridgeshire police will continue working with partner agencies and local communities to remove knives and drugs from the streets. We encourage people to report any concerns they have about anyone carrying weapons and drugs in their communities.”

Anyone with information or concerns about someone who carries a weapon can report to police online.

Drug dealing can also be reported through the force website.