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“We cannot let them hold a knife to our throat,” Mr. Barrasso said.

One of the inmates said he saw Sutton hold a knife to Estep’s throat during a “physical discussion” two days before.

One of the inmates said he saw Sutton hold a knife to Estep’s throat during a “physical discussion” two days beforehand.

Det Insp Kenny Blain, from Greater Manchester Police, said it was "beyond comprehension" to hold a knife to the throat of a six-year-old child.

Police raided the house after witnesses reported seeing a man hold a knife to a woman's throat.