A HARLOW man has escaped jail after being found guilty of possessing an offensive weapon in a pub in the town centre.

Peter Hanrahan, aged 58, of Fold Croft was tried at Chelmsford magistrates court.

He was found guilty of:

On 10/03/2018 at Harlow, without good reason or lawful authority, in a public place The Clockhouse Pub, Harlow, an article which had a blade or was sharply pointed, namely a knife.

Hanrahan was committed to prison for three months concurrent, suspended for 18 months. He was also fined £755.00

The court reports reveal that Hanrahan had a number of previous convictions for possession.

Unpaid Work Requirement: Carry out unpaid work for 120 hours within the next twelve months.