Man found with knife and cannabis sentenced

A man who was found with a knife and cannabis in two separate stop-and-searches in Stafford has been sentenced. 

Alex Trickett, 19, of Stafford, was stopped in Gnosall back in January by officers carrying out proactive patrols. He was carrying a lock knife at the time and admitted the offence. 

After being cautioned, Trickett was seen in the area again on 2 March. He has cannabis and scales on him this time. 

Trickett was arrested and charged with possession of a knife in a public place and possessing a controlled class B drug. He later admitted the offences in court and was sentenced to four-months imprisonment, suspended for one year. He was also fined £369 and ordered to pay costs. 

PC Kadir Guler, from the Stafford local policing team, said: “Officers are carrying out regular proactive patrols like this to protect local communities and to act against those committing offences on our streets. 

“It’s vital that people and businesses in the area continue to report any concerns to us so that we can take the necessary action.”

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