Knife Offender Caught Red-Handed in Mansfield Disturbance
Police swooped on a Mansfield home after reports of a disturbance on 18 October. Officers arrested 45-year-old Jason Smith on Lindley Street, initially for criminal damage.
Bladed Weapon Found in Custody Search
While in custody, Smith—who has no fixed address—was searched and caught carrying a bladed article and an offensive weapon. He faced extra charges on top of the original.
Swift Justice: Smith Jailed for 146 Days
Smith pleaded guilty to possession of an offensive weapon, possession of a bladed article, and criminal damage at nottingham/" title="Nottingham" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on 20 October 2020. He was sentenced to 146 days behind bars.
Police Sergeant Carl Holland said: “This was excellent speedy teamwork by the forces Criminal Investigation Department and Prison Handling teams.
“Nottinghamshire Police takes knife crime very seriously and we will thoroughly investigate any incident reported to the force. If you are a victim of knife crime or witness anything suspicious, contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101, or dial 999 in an emergency.”
