Knife-Carrier Nabbed in Wellingborough
Police in Wellingborough stopped 19-year-old Olatide Nathan from Birmingham on Poplar Road at 8.15pm on May 18, 2022. A search found he was carrying a knife.
Young Offender Gets Tough Sentence
Nathan faced Northampton Magistrates’ Court on June 13 and pled guilty to possessing a bladed article in public. He was handed an 18-month community order, ordered to complete 150 hours of unpaid work, and fined £180 in costs.
Police Hit Back on Knife Crime
“Tackling knife crime is a priority for Northamptonshire Police, so I am pleased to see this guilty plea,” said PC Joe Duncombe.
“Having a knife in your possession does not make you safer or stronger. If anything, it highlights your flaws and makes you a target.
“Knives are extremely dangerous, and many young people who carry them are unaware of the potentially fatal consequences.”
“As a Force, we will continue to do everything in our power to remove as many knives from our streets as possible and to bring offenders to justice.”
