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Man jailed over 'Shining' attack Man jailed over 'Shining' attack
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A man who threatened to kill two paramedics he had trapped in his flat has been jailed for at least 27 months.A man who threatened to kill two paramedics he had trapped in his flat has been jailed for at least 27 months.
In a scene reminiscent of the film The Shining, Leonard Hilton shouted "Here's Johnny, come out and play - I'm going to stab you" to the crew members. In a scene reminiscent of the film The Shining, Leonard Hilton shouted to the crew members: "Here's Johnny! Come out and play - I'm going to stab you."
Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court heard how Hilton had called the pair to his Oldham flat in September 2008. Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court heard how Hilton had called the pair to his Oldham home in September 2008.
They barricaded themselves in the living room and called 999 as Hilton, 45, repeated stabbed at the door. They barricaded themselves in the living room and called 999 as Hilton, 45, repeatedly stabbed at the door.
Hilton admitted two counts of false imprisonment, two counts of threats to kill and a count of affray.Hilton admitted two counts of false imprisonment, two counts of threats to kill and a count of affray.
The court heard how the paramedics, Philip Jones, 43, and Lorna Wood, 41, had been responding to a 999 call from Hilton's 12th floor flat. The court heard how the paramedics, Philip Jones, 43, and Lorna Wood, 41, had been responding to a 999 call from Hilton's 12th-floor flat.
'Terrifying ordeal' Hilton repeatedly stabbed at the living room door with a kitchen knife as he tried to get in, the court was told.
Hilton threatened them with a kitchen knife so the pair barricaded themselves in the living room. I go to work every day fearful that something like this could happen again Lorna Wood
However, the court was told, Hilton repeatedly stabbed at the living room door as he tried to get in. The paramedics managed to call the police and officers forced their way in to arrest Hilton.
The paramedics managed to call the police and officers forced their way in and arrested Hilton. Neither Mr Jones or Ms Wood was hurt although Judge Leslie Hull said both had "experienced severe trauma" in a "terrifying ordeal".
Neither Mr Jones or Ms Wood were hurt in the incident. Speaking after the hearing, Det Con Mark Tiffany, of Greater Manchester Police, said Hilton had set a "malicious trap" for the ambulance crew.
However, Judge Leslie Hull said both crew members had "experienced severe trauma" in a "terrifying ordeal". "The incident highlights how those responding to emergencies can put themselves in very clear danger," said Mr Hilton.
After the hearing, Ms Wood said her "outlook on work and life had completely changed". "If anyone deserves the protection of the court it is these people who do no more than their best to treat members of the public."
"I go to work, everyday, fearful that something like this could happen again and that next time the outcome may be very different," she said. 'Heard voices'
The judge sentenced Hilton to a minimum of 27 months in jail for affray and 19 months for the other offences to run concurrently. The court heard that Ms Wood had since been diagnosed with depression and post-traumatic stress.
After the hearing, she said in a statement that her "outlook on work and life had completely changed".
"I go to work every day fearful that something like this could happen again and that next time the outcome may be very different."
The court heard that after his arrest, Hilton told police he had heard voices in his head telling him to harm paramedics.
Jane Dagnall, defending, said Hilton's psychiatric problems had been triggered by his separation from his partner.
Although doctors who observed him in custody said he was "significantly dangerous", they concluded that a hospital order was inappropriate.
Miss Dagnall said: "He is a man who these doctors have concluded that if medicated the risk can be opposed."
The judge sentenced Hilton to an indeterminate sentence for public protection.
But he must serve a minimum of 27 months in jail for affray and 19 months for the other offences, to run concurrently.