A MAN was spared an immediate jail sentence after he caught with a hunting knife on a Bradford street.

Callum Connor Robinson, 22, of Nunberry House, Laisterdyke, appeared before Bradford and Keighley Magistrates’ Court to be sentenced.

He was charged with the possession of a knife blade/sharp pointed article in a public place.

Robinson was caught with the hunting knife on Fearnville Drive, Laisterdyke, on February 1 this year.

He initially denied the offence, then changed his plea to guilty on July 11.

On October 19, Robinson was given a five-month prison sentence which was suspended for 12 months.

He must carry out rehabilitation activity requirement.

The court ordered him to pay a £128 surcharge and costs of £85. The hunting knife will be destroyed.

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