Chesterfield pub-goers chased and “detained” metal bar-brandishing man

Drinkers at a Chesterfield pub chased and “detained” a man who appeared at the boozer “waving” a metal bar around as onlookers “cowered”, a court heard.
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Phillip Sargeson, 38, brandished the weapon at Hasland’s Devonshire Arms on March 19, before running off across a garage forecourt into a shop.

Prosecutor Becky Allsop told Chesterfield Magistrates Court: “He was followed by occupants of the pub and detained at the store until police arrived.”

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The court heard Sargeson’s behaviour had a “massive impact” on those who witnessed it.

The court heard onlookers "cowered" as Sargeson brandished the weaponThe court heard onlookers "cowered" as Sargeson brandished the weapon
The court heard onlookers "cowered" as Sargeson brandished the weapon

District Judge Andrew Davison said: “They were frightened, they were cowering, he kept going back.”

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Sargeson, of Wordsworth Road, Newbold, admitted threatening behaviour.

The judge, adjourning the defendant’s sentence pending a probation report, added: “I need a report - there may be underlying issues.

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“Whether it’s mental health or drink or drugs or all three.”

He was bailed unconditionally until May 26 - when he will be sentenced at Chesterfield Magistrates Court.

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