Overview
- The court heard that on 5 December last year Milad Panjshiri entered a busy Bradford Morrisons carrying a six‑inch knife, smashed bottles, pierced cans and forced staff to trigger the fire alarm to evacuate shoppers.
- Police arrested Panjshiri at the scene after officers were called shortly before 11.00am and seized the weapon, according to court records and witness statements.
- Bradford Crown Court sentenced the 22‑year‑old to 18 months’ imprisonment, with Recorder Tony Watkin describing the episode as a troubling rampage.
- Defence counsel told the court that Panjshiri has mental health difficulties and there was no evidence he tried to attack members of the public, while the judge recorded prison staff concerns about violence, psychosis, improvised weapons and non‑engagement.
- The judge said Panjshiri may serve roughly 40% of the term before release on licence but added he did not know whether immigration processes would keep him detained or lead to removal after that period.