For the crime spree he committed whilst going on the run he pleaded guilty to: Images released during the search for Lee Martinįollowing a trial earlier this year he was found guilty of section 18 wounding, kidnap, false imprisonment and threats to kill while he had admitted dangerous driving. Martin, of Trinity Road, Aston, was branded 'dangerous' by legal definition - not for the first time by a court - and handed an 18-year custodial sentence with an extended licence period of five years. Today, Friday, April 29, Birmingham Crown Court heard the victim had been left 'broken and destroyed', with 'never-ending nightmares' from the ordeal. He 'terrorised' her over the course of the next 24 hours holding her against her will and threatening to take her to her 'final destination' until she agreed to take him back - on his disturbingly controlling terms. READ MORE: Live updates as Lee Martin sentenced for Birmingham crime rampage which sparked major police manhunt Martin hid in her car then jumped out and knifed her in the leg, penetrating a tattoo the victim had in honour of her deceased sibling. Hours later he ambushed her at Robin Hood Cemetery in Shirley, where she had visited to remember her late sister. Martin, aged 42, went berserk after his partner broke up with him and blocked him on social media.
Lee Martin sparked a police manhunt as he went on the run for a number of days last September, targeting lone female drivers in particular and car-jacking them whilst armed with a blade.Ī heavily pregnant woman, cancer sufferer and teacher were among those he attacked.
A 'dangerous' knife-wielding criminal who went on a rampage across Birmingham after kidnapping and stabbing his ex-girlfriend has been jailed for 18 years.