Rochdale. An argument quickly developed between him and his girlfriend, leading to friend James Benson stepping in. Pate then stormed outside with his girlfriend, knocked her to the floor and went to stamp on her, but didn’t, Minshull Street Crown Court heard.
He went back into the garden and sliced his friend near his temple with a Stanley knife.After his friend found a bottle for protection, Pate then chased him with a machete and stalked the streets for nine minutes waiting for him to return.Pate, of Rochdale, pleaded guilty to offences of wounding, possession of an offensive weapon and assault.Today (March 16) he narrowly avoided jail.Prosecuting, Bryan Williams told the court the attack happened on August 20 last year after Pate, his.
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