Man jailed for kidnapping a young child in Carlisle
Andrzej Jasinski, 38, entered a family home last September
A man who entered a family home in Carlisle and kidnapped a young girl has been jailed for three years and 10 months.
Andrzej Jasinski, aged 38, of Thomson Street, Carlisle, was sentenced at Carlisle Crown Court today (1 February).
On the morning of 9 September 2023, Jasinski entered a house on Thomson Street without any invitation and spoke to the grandfather of the child. As the grandfather attempted to usher Jasinski out of the home, a scuffle ensued and Jasinski grabbed the young child and ran into the street. Jasinski then punched the grandfather, knocking him to the floor, before making off with the child in his arms.
Two men who had witnessed the ordeal searched for Jasinski and the child, and quickly located both on Howe Street. They swiftly escorted the girl back to her family.
As officers made their way to the area, information passed from the public led to Jasinski being stopped on Edward Street and arrested.
Jasinski pleaded guilty to kidnap and assault ABH at an earlier hearing.
The investigating officer in this case was Detective Constable Lisa Atkinson, of Cumberland CID.
Following Jasinski’s sentencing, DC Atkinson said:
“For a person to enter somebody’s home without any invitation and then to grab a child and kidnap them is a nightmare situation for any parent or grandparent.
“I would like to praise both members of the public who immediately took it upon themselves to find the child and return her to her family.
“Jasinski, without any doubt, is a dangerous offender. Communities in Carlisle are safer with him now being behind bars.
“This incident sparked an immediate policing response and subsequently a comprehensive investigation. We were ably assisted by residents in the area who reported information as well as the actions of the two men who quickly located the child. I would like to thank everyone involved for their assistance and response to this incident.”
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