Man had knives in Falkirk town centre

A man is facing a further court hearing after he was caught by police brandishing two knives on a street in Falkirk town centre.

By The Newsroom

Published 10th Aug 2018, 09:37 BST

Updated 10th Aug 2018, 10:43 BST

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Appearing at Falkirk Sheriff Court last Thursday, John Walker (49), 90 Calder Place, Hallglen, pleaded guilty to two offences, firstly of behaving in a threatening or abusive manner on Kirk Wynd on June 16, as well as being in a public place armed with the two knives.

Sheriff Derek Livingston chose to defer sentence until September 13 to allow for a criminal justice social work report on Walker to be completed.

The decision will also give Walker a chance to comply with a current bail order which relates to a separate incident.