For the latest Oldham news sign up to the MyOldham newsletter here A man who threatened to burn his neighbour’s house down with his children inside before hiding from arrest in a bedroom cupboard has been jailed.
Paul Brooks, previously of Shaw Street, Royton, was sentenced at Manchester Crown Court Minshull Street, this morning, June 17, after pleading guilty to four offences.
The 30-year-old appeared before Mr Recorder Eric Lamb, who heard how Brooks had driven his car at his neighbour, before threatening to burn his house down.
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