Woman jailed after holding scissors to child's through in Barnsley town centre
Osasere Issac took the five-year-old from their mother and grandmother, reportedly shouting "this is my child now".
A woman has been jailed for more than 11 years after holding scissors to a child's throat in Barnsley town centre.
30-year-old Osasere Isaac grabbed the five-year-old from their mother and grandmother while they were walking on a street, reportedly shouting "this is my child now".
The court heard how after hearing shouts from the family, they public came to help by were also threatened and abuse before Isaac fled.
Investigating Officer Vick Stephanek, the officer in charge of this case, said: "Isaac was extremely cruel in her actions, threatening an innocent child who was enjoying time with her family.
"I would like to commend the bravery of her mother and grandmother during the incident, as well as their patience and dignity during a trying court process.
"I would also like to thank members of the public who witnessed and assisted in the incident, and came forward to provide evidence and support our investigation.
"This would have been a truly horrific incident for the victim and her family, and I hope this sentence provides them with the relief needed to move on with their lives."
Isaac, formerly of Windermere Road in Barnsley, pled guilty to false imprisonment and possessing a bladed article in a public place.
She was sentenced to 11 years and eight months behind bars.