Man pleads guilty to machete threats and racially aggravated comments toward officers

NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE

A 37-year-old man who reportedly threatened two men at a property in Barton-upon-Humber with a machete and made racially aggravated comments toward officers has pleaded guilty at Grimsby Crown Court on Monday, 2 June.

Daniel Tuplin, 37, of Pearleaf Drive, Barton-upon-Humber, admitted to threatening a person with an offensive weapon in a private place and racially aggravated fear or provocation of violence by words or writing.

In the early hours of Saturday, 26 April 2024, police received reports of a woman and two men forcing entry into a property on Warrendale, Barton-upon-Humber, where four people were reportedly inside the address. Tuplin is believed to have been armed with a machete and allegedly threatened a 45-year-old man and a 52-year-old man at the property while making serious verbal threats toward a woman present.

As police were contacted, Tuplin reportedly fled the scene.

Officers were immediately deployed to another address on Pearleaf Drive where Tuplin was located but allegedly refused to cooperate. During the arrest attempts, Tuplin is reported to have made threats towards officers, including racially aggravated comments.

Tuplin was arrested at the property and during the incident, he reportedly made multiple threats, including spitting and biting officers, alongside racially aggravated comments.

As part of the investigation, a 33 year-old woman was also arrested at the address and a 15-year-old boy was arrested the following day in connection with the incident. Both have since been released on bail whilst enquiries continue.

CID Detective Constable Scott Belton leading the investigation, said: ‘’The victims in this case were subjected to an incredibly distressing ordeal, threatened in their own home and left fearing for their safety. No one should ever have to experience such intimidation, and I would like to thank the victims for their patience throughout the investigation.

''Tuplin’s guilty plea acknowledges the severity of his actions that night. This case highlights the serious consequences of violent crime, particularly when weapons and racially aggravated behaviour are involved, and reinforces our commitment to taking action against such offences. While the circumstances leading up to the incident may have involved personal disputes, there is absolutely no justification for resorting to violence and intimidation.

"Tuplin not only subjected victims to terrifying threats but also directed racial abuse at officers responding to the scene. No one should have to endure such behaviour, whether in their own home or while carrying out their duties to protect the public.

"Violent crime and racially aggravated offences will not be tolerated. We will continue to bring offenders to justice and ensure that victims receive the support they need. We urge anyone who has concerns about crime in their community to come forward, as all incidents of threatening and aggressive behaviour will be treated seriously, regardless of the circumstances that preceded them."

Anyone with concerns or information related to criminal activity is urged to report via the non-emergency number 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111. In emergencies, always call 999.