A BRADFORD woman has appeared in court for possessing a metal pole in a public place.

Natalie Hutchinson, 29, of Kilnsea Mount, faced one charge of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place.

Hutchinson, without lawful authority, or reasonable excuse, had with her in a public place, namely Broadstone Way, Holmewood, an offensive weapon, namely a metal pole, on March 29, 2022.

This offence was contrary to section 1(1) of the Prevention of Crime Act 1953.

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She was given a community order, including a nightly curfew lasting eight weeks. She was also ordered to pay a £95 victim surcharge and £85 costs to the Crown Prosecution Service.

Hutchinson pleaded guilty to the charge and was sentenced at Bradford & Keighley Magistrates’ Court on May 16, 2022.

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