Slough man jailed for over a year after threatening man with machete

A man from Slough has been sentenced to more than a year in prison after threatening another man with a machete in Chalvey.

Ryan Efey, 25, of Wexham Road in Slough was sentenced to one year and nine months in prison at Reading Crown Court on Thursday, November 2.

He pleaded guilty to one count each of affray and threatening a person with a bladed article in a public place at the court on Monday, October 30.

At around 4.10pm on June 4, Efey engaged in a physical altercation with the victim, a 23-year-old man on the High Street in Chalvey.

Efey had a machete in his possession and used it to threaten the victim with violence.

Efey was arrested on June 12 and was charged the following day.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Daniel May, based at Slough police station, said: “Ryan Efey has admitted his involvement in a violent act where fortunately, the victim did not sustain any injuries.

“Efey produced a large machete knife and taunted the victim in broad daylight in front of members of public including children.

“The sentence given to Efey sends a clear message that we will not allow violent acts take place in Slough with knives.

“Knife carrying will not be tolerated in Thames Valley, and through Operation Deter, you can expect to be robustly dealt with, charged, remanded and placed before the courts.

“Efey will now be spending some considerable time in prison for his actions.

“My message to the community is if you have any information about anybody who is carrying a knife, please report this to us, either on 101 or by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.”