Man who had folding lock knife with him in a Spalding pub has been warned of a possible jail sentence
A man who took a knife with him into a Spalding pub has been warned that he faces a jail sentence.
Ben Heffernan (22) admitted having a folding lock knife in his possession while he was at the Punchbowl in New Road, Spalding, on July 7, 2018.
Heffernan, of Wide Bargate, Boston, pleaded guilty to possessing a bladed article in a public place when he appeared at Lincoln Crown Court today (Friday).
Noel Philo, prosecuting, said the offence also put Heffernan in breach of a seven-month suspended prison sentence imposed at Grimsby Crown Court in 2017 for affray.
Heffernan, who appeared in court by video link from Lincoln prison, told the hearing he was not represented by a barrister.
The court heard Heffernan had been unable to obtain legal aid because he had been in work and a letter from his previous employer was handed to the judge.
Judge John Pini QC adjourned sentence until February 8 after telling Heffernan he was in a serious position.
The judge said: "I am very concerned about knife crime and those who carry knives in a public place.
"You are at serious risk of a custodial sentence of over 18 months but I am not willing to sentence you now.
"Instead, I will adjourn sentencing for you to be represented."