A MAN has avoided jail for being in possession of a knife on a Bradford road.

Gary Bower, 52, of Allerton Road, Bradford, faced one charge of being in possession of a knife blade/sharp pointed article in a public place – Criminal Justice Act 1988.

He was caught in possession, without good reason or lawful authority, in a public place, at the junction of Hey Street and Listerhills Road, an article which had a blade or was sharply pointed, namely a knife with a locking blade. This was contrary to the Criminal Justice Act 1988. The offence took place on July 2, 2022.

Bower was committed to prison for three months, suspended for six months, for the offence. He was ordered to pay a £154 victim surcharge and £85 costs. A collection order was made.

Bower pleaded guilty and was sentenced at Bradford & Keighley Magistrates’ Court on November 9, 2022.

 

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