IT recruiter jailed for possessing cocaine and offensive weapons

An IT recruiter, who appeared on Blind Date two decades ago, has been jailed for possession of cocaine, a crossbow and other offensive weapons.

Essex Live reports Jamie Hayden of Waldergraves Lane in West Mersea, was given an 18-month prison sentence yesterday for possessing a Samurai sword, a crossbow and cocaine. He has already served nine months of his sentence on remand.

Chelmsford Crown Court heard how in the early hours of 15...

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