Slashing victim took knife into Lanarkshire hospital in case his attacker targeted him again

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Stunned staff at a Lanarkshire hospital treating a slashing victim on Christmas Day were shocked to find he was carrying a knife.Steven Kennedy claimed he took the blade with him as he made his way to hospital in case his attacker targeted him again.Kennedy, 45, appeared at Airdrie Sheriff Court this week and admitted illegal possession of a knife at Monklands Hospital and elsewhere on December 25 last year.

He was on bail for another matter at the time.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 The court heard that he went for treatment in the late afternoon after being assaulted at his home in Mavisbank Street, Airdrie.Kevin Morrow prosecuting, said: "He had cuts to both sides of his face."As is procedure with assault victims, staff checked the rest of his body for injuries."He was asked to take off his jacket and told the staff he had something on him."He lifted up his t-shirt to reveal a knife in a sheath in the waistband of his trousers and handed it over."A police officer in the hospital was alerted and Kennedy was detained.Mr Morrow added: "He freely stated that he had been assaulted at his home."He had taken the knife with him in case he bumped into the person responsible for the attack on his way to hospital.