Hampshire man who threatened firefighters with ‘Airsoft’ gun jailed

A HAMPSHIRE man who threatened two firefighters with an imitation gun has been jailed.
By Matthew Mohan-Hickson
Published 2nd Apr 2019, 12:45 BST
Updated 2nd Apr 2019, 12:47 BST

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Andrew Lambert has been jailed after he threatened two firefighters with an 'Airsoft' rifle. Picture: Hampshire ConstabularyAndrew Lambert has been jailed after he threatened two firefighters with an 'Airsoft' rifle. Picture: Hampshire Constabulary
Andrew Lambert has been jailed after he threatened two firefighters with an 'Airsoft' rifle. Picture: Hampshire Constabulary

Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service officers were called to Andrew Lambert’s home in Winston Way, Ringwood, to deal with a bonfire at around 10pm on July 21 last year. 

As the firefighters dealt with the fire in his garden, the 40-year-old threatened to shoot the officers from a first floor window. 

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The imitation firearm was later identified as an ‘Airsoft’ BB rifle with a scope, painted black to make it look like a real firearm.

Andrew Lambert has been jailed after he threatened two firefighters with an 'Airsoft' rifle. Picture: Hampshire ConstabularyAndrew Lambert has been jailed after he threatened two firefighters with an 'Airsoft' rifle. Picture: Hampshire Constabulary
Andrew Lambert has been jailed after he threatened two firefighters with an 'Airsoft' rifle. Picture: Hampshire Constabulary
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Lambert pleaded guilty to affray on 3 December at Bournemouth Crown Court and was sentenced on 29 March to 18 months in prison.

He will also serve a further six months after a suspended sentence order was activated.

Detective Constable Chris Orr said: ‘This was a frightening experience for the firefighters involved and we are delighted that the man responsible has been brought to justice.

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‘This should send a warning to anyone else tempted to behave in this irresponsible and threatening manner.’

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