JORDAN BROWN FROM CARRICKFERGUS THREATENS EX-PARTNER WITH KNIFE AND MAKES FLAMETHROWER

A disturbing incident unfolded in Carrickfergus when a man allegedly threatened his former partner with a knife, forcing her to beg for her life and to profess her love for him, a court was informed on Saturday. The case was heard at Ballymena Magistrates Court, where details of the assault and threats were presented.

According to court proceedings, Jordan Brown, aged 25, was accused of a series of alarming actions during the incident. It was claimed that he held a knife to his ex-partner’s throat, creating a terrifying situation where she was coerced into begging for her life and uttering words of affection under duress. In addition to this, Brown is alleged to have constructed a makeshift flamethrower using an aerosol can, which he then ignited and directed at the woman’s face, further escalating the danger she faced.

The defendant, who appeared before the court via a video link from police custody, faces multiple charges. These include making a threat to kill, damaging a mattress, and assault. The court was told that Brown, who resides on Woodburn Walk in Carrickfergus, arrived at his ex-partner’s residence in the early hours of the previous Friday, marking the beginning of the violent episode.

Details of the case highlight the severity of the allegations against Brown, emphasizing the threat and physical danger posed to the victim. The court will continue to review the evidence as the case proceeds, with the community in Carrickfergus awaiting further developments in this troubling incident.