A man caught with a knife in Hamilton town centre spat on a police officer after his arrest. Liam Lees, 20, admitted illegal possession of a blade and police assault when he appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court this week.Lewis Devoy, prosecuting, said officers were dealing with a matter in Keith Street about 7pm on May 28, 2022.He told the court: "The accused had been pointed out to them.
He appeared to be significantly under the influence.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android "He was detained for a search and produced a lockback knife from his trousers pocket which he gave to the officers."He was asked why he had the knife but did not provide an excuse or any justification." Lees was taken to Motherwell Police Station where he spat on a police officer.
Mr Devoy added: "He was then taken to the ground and a spithood was applied."Lees was the subject of two bail orders at the time.Allegations that he was carrying cocaine and ketamine on that occasion and had a knife in Burnbank Gardens, Hamilton, on July 17 last year were dropped.Sheriff Ray Small deferred sentence until next month for background reports and an electronic tagging assessment.Lees, of Mayfield Road, Hamilton, had his bail continued. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire.
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