Tyrese Wright, 24, from Deelands Road, has been sentenced at Birmingham Magistrates' Court after admitting possession of a folding pocket knife during a police search on May 8. The court imposed a 12-month community order, which includes 120 hours of unpaid work and 20 rehabilitation days.
Court hearing details
Ms Mehnaz Mallik, prosecuting, told the court: "It was clean and clear, he admitted he had a blade." The defendant had no previous convictions and cooperated fully with officers during the incident.
The defence acknowledged that Wright pleaded guilty early and that the blade was never brandished during the encounter.
Sentence and costs
Wright was also ordered to pay £85 court costs plus a £114 surcharge. A deprivation order was issued for the knife, meaning it will be forfeited and destroyed.
The 12-month community order includes both unpaid work and rehabilitation days, which are designed to address offending behaviour and reduce the likelihood of reoffending.
Police search and admission
The case stemmed from a police search in Birmingham city centre, during which officers discovered the folding pocket knife. Wright admitted the blade was his, saying "it's mine" during the search.
His early guilty plea and clean record were taken into account by the magistrates when determining the sentence. The court did not impose a custodial sentence, opting instead for a community order with conditions.
Wright must complete the 120 hours of unpaid work and 20 rehabilitation days as part of the order. The £85 court costs and £114 surcharge are payable in addition to the community requirements.
