Jail for repeat offender who was caught carrying a knife by Lanarkshire cops

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A repeat offender has been jailed for 13 months after he was caught carrying a knife.Robert McKain, 27, was sentenced at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Friday.He admitted being in possession of a Stanley blade in Owen Avenue, East Kilbride, on January 18.Alice Carey, prosecuting, said plain clothes police officers were on patrol around lunchtime.

They decided to speak to the occupants of a “slow-moving” Ford Focus.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android She told the court: “McKain was the front seat passenger.

Officers had reason to search the vehicle and the persons within.“McKain was asked if he was carrying anything sharp and he removed a knife from his trouser pocket.

He made no reply when charged.”Defence agent Ian Scott said his client has issues with drugs and was released from prison only in November last year.The solicitor stressed: “On this occasion there was no crime committed other than his possession of the knife.”Sheriff Linda Nicolson pointed out that McKain has convictions for possessing weapons and for assault involving a knife.He had asked that the case be continued so he could be assessed for a possible drug treatment and testing order.But the sheriff told him: “Given your record and the nature of the offence, there is no alternative to a custodial sentence.”The 13-month stretch was