Chesterfield man caught with lock knife for “cutting up food” handed suspended jail term
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Alan Turner, 51, was found with the blade when police stopped his car during a routine stop and search on June 4, Chesterfield Magistrates Court heard.
Prosecutor Teresa Simms said the brown-handled knife was uncovered in a small man-bag in Turner's vehicle.
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Hide AdHowever Turner’s solicitor said the defendant told police “it was for cutting up food, etc”.
The solicitor said: “He was told that was not a reasonable excuse.
"He has issues with his teeth and finds it difficult to chew food – that’s the reason he carries the knife.”
The court heard Turner, of Oakamoor Close, Holme Hall, had nine previous convictions.
He admitted possessing a knife in a public place.
Turner was jailed for four months suspended for 12 months and handed a £154 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.