A man who threatened two women with a meat cleaver during a "terrifying" burglary at a house in Altrincham has been jailed.
Jason Edwards, 36, of Marthall Drive in Sale, has been sentenced to seven and a half years with a further five years on licence after pleading guilty to aggravated burglary and possession of a bladed article.
Manchester Crown Court heard how at around 2am on Sunday 14 August 2022, Edwards arrived at an address in the Lloyd Gardens area.
After knocking on the front door, he brandished a large meat cleaver at two women - both in their 20s and only in the property because they were staying with a friend for the weekend - who opened the door.
He forced his way in and went on to search every room while still carrying the weapon and shouting at the women, before leaving the property. The women then called the police.
The victim’s friend, a woman in her 20s who lived at the address, was still on a night out when she was alerted to Edwards being at her front door by a doorbell camera notification on her phone.
Concerned for her friends, she also called the police.
Detective Sergeant Jacob Corrigan, of GMPs Trafford CID, said: “This was a disturbing and terrifying incident for the victims, who had returned home from enjoying a day out with friends, before being put through this ordeal, which understandably made them genuinely fear for their lives.
"I am pleased that Edwards has faced justice for his actions today and will be spending some time in prison, where he will be able to reflect upon his poor choices.
"GMP will not tolerate this type of violent crime and we will do all we can to make sure that anyone who thinks this behaviour is acceptable is punished by the law.”
