South Shields man admits to ‘waving around’ a fishing knife on Westoe Road
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Stewart, of Halstead Place in South Shields, was reported by a member of the public who said he was shouting and swearing while “waving around” a knife, which was in a sheath.
The court heard that the incident took place on Monday, July 27 at around 11.10am on Westoe Road in South Shields.
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Hide AdPolice arrived at the scene at around 11.20am and carried out a search on the 27-year-old, who denied having a weapon on him.
The court heard that Stewart suffers from both ADHD and autism and on that basis, District Judge Kate Meek adjourned the proceedings until September 18 so a further medical report could be conducted before the defendant is sentenced.