The man was fleeing police after a suspected drug deal took place

A man who threatened a police officer with a knife during a chase has been jailed. Ricky Green, 42, attempted to flee from police on October 7, 2025, when officers suspected a drug deal was taking place in Searle Street, Cambridge.

During a police chase, Green pulled a knife from his pocked and approached one of the officers in a threatening manner. The 42-year-old was then arrested and a search revealed he was carrying 24 wraps of heroine and 63 wraps of cocaine.

These had a combined street value of around £900. He also had £80 in cash.

Green, of Victoria Road, Cambridge, was found guilty of possession with intent to supply cocaine and heroin. He also pleaded guilty to possession of a pointed article and threatening with a pointed article in a public place.

At Huntingdon Law Courts on Friday (March 27), he was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison. Detective Constable Henry Marshall, who investigated, said: “Green’s behaviour that night posed a serious risk to both our officers and the public.

“Threatening an officer with a knife is completely unacceptable and the sentenced handed down reflects the gravity of his actions. We are committed to removing dangerous individuals who deal harmful drugs and carry weapons from our streets.”

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