James Cable was sentenced to a year’s imprisonment just three days after he had been seen by customers and staff brandishing the weapon at an Asda store.

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Cable entered the shop shortly after 10.30pm on 30 September 2022. He removed a knife from a packet on display and when challenged asked a member of staff to call the police. He then told the 999 call handler he would stab someone if officers failed to arrive quickly.

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