Two men have been jailed after attacking a man in a Chester car park.

Billy Perks and Craig Rodham appeared at Chester Crown Court on Friday 17 October.

Perks, 35, of HMP Altcourse, was sentenced to 40 months after pleading guilty to theft, possession of a knife, dangerous driving and aiding/abetting affray.

Meanwhile, Rodham, 36, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to two years after pleading guilty to possession of a knife and aiding/abetting affray.

At around 4.55pm on 5 May 2025, Perks drove a Honda into a car park off Station Road, Chester, with Rodham as a passenger in the car.

After arriving at the car park, Rodham exited the vehicle while Perks remained inside the vehicle.

Shortly after 6pm, the victim in this case returned to his vehicle, a BMW, which was also parked in the same car park.

The man was initially sat in his car with the driver's door open. When he went to shut the door, Perks and Rodham stopped him.

The pair were in possession of knives and threatened him, telling him to hand over his car keys. An altercation occurred, during which the victim's mobile phone was stolen.

Perks and Rodham continued to make threats towards the victim, who asked someone to call the police.

The victim managed to get away, at which point, the men returned to their vehicle. Perks drove towards the victim at speed and the victim stepped out of the way, using a traffic cone to protect himself, which caused the windscreen to smash.

Perks decamped from the vehicle and fled the scene. Rodham also attempted to flee but was quickly detained by officers responding to the emergency call.

Two knives were located nearby, while the victim's mobile phone was located in the Honda vehicle. Perks was later arrested in Dutton.

Detective Constable Kris Aston said: "I welcome the sentences handed to both Perks and Rodham, who had no choice but to admit their guilt and are now facing time in custody for their actions.

"This was an unprovoked attack, not only threatening someone while in possession of a knife but also attempting to use a vehicle as a weapon.

"Thankfully officers detained and arrested Perks and Rodham incredibly quickly and put their offending to a stop.

"This must have been a terrifying experience for the victim, and I hope the conclusion of this case will bring them some closure."