Hastings man who had knife in Alexandra Park narrowly avoids jail

A man who had a knife in Alexandra Park has narrowly avoided a prison sentence according to a court report.
By Andy Hemsley
Published 19th Nov 2019, 06:02 BST
Updated 19th Dec 2019, 01:22 BST

Christopher Worrell, 44, of Salisbury Road, St Leonards, was found guilty of being in possession of a knife in a public place at Alexandra Park, Hastings, on July 13.

He was sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for one year. The court also made a community order and ordered him to pay £300 in prosecution costs.

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Magistrates said the reason for the sentence was to act as a deterrence and due to previous convictions.

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