A man who brandished a six-inch blade at his ex-partner while threatening her and her family has walked free from court after his 18-month jail term was suspended for two years. Belfast Crown Court heard how Cheikh Ba (25), then living with Donna McKane at Rosapenna Street, Belfast, erupted in anger at moving out of the home. He falsely imprisoned and assaulted Ms McKane, robbing her of £29 and a bank card, smashing her mobile phone and stabbing a settee. Prosecution counsel Amanda Brady told how the couple had decided to split. He packed a bag but went drinking. The incident erupted the following morning, August 26 last year, when he returned and...
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