They found the large hunting knife tucked into his trouser leg
Once they caught up with him on nearby Infirmary Street, they found the large hunting knife tucked into his trouser leg. The bag was also recovered and was found to contain a large steak knife.Appearing in court via video link from HMP Leeds where he was being held on remand, he admitted two counts of possessing a bladed article.
The court was told he has previous convictions including possession of a machete, possession of shotgun ammunition and robbery with a weapon, to which he was given three years’ custody in a young offenders’ institute.Mitigating, Louise Pryke said the two offences arose from the same incident, but conceded it was aggravated by his previous convictions.She said that Bennett has spent the time since his arrest being held on remand.
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