Benedict Cumberbatch and his family lived the most terrible minutes of their lives. A few days ago, a man entered their London home and threatened them with a fish knife. The perpetrator was identified as Jack Bissell, 35, and acted when the Dr. Strange star was at home with his wife and three children.
The assailant entered by kicking in the iron gate of the front garden and, according to the details revealed, Bissell addressed the celebrity through the intercom of the home, which he started with his weapon. He told him, “I know you moved in here, I hope it burns.”
Before the attack, the man went to buy bread at a nearby store and confessed to the salesman that he would go to the actor’s house to burn it down. He may have thought it was a joke, but in reality, he was revealing his plan.
What Happened to the Man That Threatened Benedict Cumberbatch?
The man fled the scene, without physically harming anyone; however, authorities tracked down his whereabouts by analyzing the DNA he left on the intercom and arrested him. Jack Bissell pleaded guilty but did not disclose the motive for his actions.
He was given a fine of 250 pounds (around 310 dollars), plus a three-year restraining order preventing him from approaching the actor, his family, and the area where they live. All this happened at the beginning of May, but the Court asked not to reveal what happened until it is clarified.
Who Is Jack Bissell?
The man who broke into Benedict Cumberbatch’s home to threaten him was identified as Jack Bissell. He is 35 years old, and from 2017 to 2020, he served as head chef of the Beaumont Hotel, a luxury establishment located in Mayfair.
This man is already known to the authorities. In 2015, he was arrested during the UK demonstrations against military intervention in Syria. Before this, he has a marked record for theft, disorderly conduct, and a drug-related offense.
Other Celebrities Threatened in Their Own Homes
Benedict has not been the first or the last celebrity to be put at risk because people have broken into celebrity homes constantly. The huge list includes names like Rihanna, Sandra Bullock, Beyoncé, Gigi Hadid, Taylor Swift, and Michael Jackson. Fortunately, in all cases, it has not gone beyond a good scare.
Story written in Spanish by Nayeli Párraga in Cultura Colectiva
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