Thug found wielding sword in Lanarkshire street told to 'clean up' his act

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A youth caught wandering about the streets with a knife has been told he must clean up his act.Ricky Swales spent more than six months in custody after his arrest in Gowkthrapple.He was placed under supervision for 18 months at Hamilton Sheriff Court this week.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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Police officers attended and instructed him to drop the weapon. He was taken to the ground and handcuffed."Swales told them 'C...s owe me money'.