Tower block resident who claimed he armed himself with knife for protection against unwelcome visitors jailed for 18 months

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A Coatbridge tower block resident claimed he armed himself with a knife for protection against unwelcome visitors.But Daryl Russell ended up in custody after a concierge spotted him carrying the blade.Russell, 29, was jailed for 18 months at Airdrie Sheriff Court this week.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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