Bolton: Shopworker's fear after seeing man who later died with knife

A shop employee has spoken about his fear after seeing a man, who died a short time later, in the store he works in carrying a knife.

Muhammedou Kinteh entered the Newbury Convenience Store on St James Street in Farnworth in May 2018.

His behaviour was described as erratic and witnesses said he brandished a knife.

The 45-year-old was handcuffed by police who attended but they realised a short time later he was in cardiac arrest.

Mr Kinteh was taken to the Royal Bolton Hospital where he died later that day.

An inquest into his death is taking place at Bolton Coroners' Court.

As the death took place after he had been detained by police, a jury is required to determine the outcome.

The court heard from Ramesh Jadwa, who was working in the store at the time when Mr Kinteh entered.

He was shown footage of the incident and asked about it.

Mr Jadwa was asked how he was feeling during the incident.

He said: “I was scared.

“He had a blade, one swing of his arm and that was it.

“He had already stabbed the boxes.”

He was asked if he remembered bottles being thrown, which another witness had mentioned.

He said: “Yes, I was just scared, I do not think it smashed.”

Mr Jadwa’s brother also became involved in the struggle with Mr Kinteh.

During this, Mr Jadwa could be seen on the footage striking him with an orange stick.

He was asked why he had done this.

He said: “I think he was trying reach into his pocket.

“My brother said they may have been another knife in there.”

Shopworker describes fear after seeing man, who later died, carry knife