A BRADFORD man was given a community order for growing cannabis and having a samurai sword.

Josh Hoang, 43, of Hazelton Close in the Wrose area, faced two charges at Bradford and Keighley Magistrates' Court on January 18.

They were: producing a controlled drug of class b - cannabis and possessing an offensive weapon in a private place.

Hoang was present at court on the day and pleaded guilty to both charges.

The 43-year-old was sentenced on the same day and was handed a community order and fine.

The charges relate to a date at the end of last year - Christmas Eve (December 24, 2021) - when Hoang was found with 28 cannabis plants at his home.

Hoang also possessed in private at the address a samurai sword.

The 43-year-old was ordered to complete 180 hours community service over the next 12 months and to pay £180.

This includes, a £95 surcharge to fund victim services and costs of £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service.

Hoang will pay this off in £20 monthly instalments, beginning on February 15.

Hoang will also have to comply with any instructions of the responsible officer to attend rehabilitation activity appointments, or to participate in any activity as required by the responsible officer up to a maximum of 12 days.

The defendant's guilty plea was taken into account when the court imposed the sentence.