Knife Carrier Caught Sleeping Rough Near Kings Cross
Paul Thorpe, 30, has been handed a six-month jail sentence after police found him with a dangerous Staley blade while sleeping rough outside London’s Kings Cross station.
Arrested and Charged After Police Check
Officers spotted Thorpe on 11 December near Kings Cross. A quick check revealed he was breaching a court order. When searched, he was found carrying the blade.
Thorpe Admits Carrying Blade but Claims He Meant to Surrender It
In interviews, Thorpe admitted to carrying the blade but said he intended to hand it to police. At an earlier hearing, he pleaded not guilty to possession but guilty to breaching the court order.
Six Months Inside and a £120 Victim Surcharge
On 15 January, Thorpe was found guilty of possession at 1 Magistrates’ Court. He was jailed for six months and fined £120.
Sergeant David Underwood said: “Thorpe was in possession of a nasty looking blade and I fully accept the court locking him up. We are committed to tackling knife crime throughout the Capital and sentences like this show our swift action against those who carry weapons.”
