Yob confronted police officers in East Kilbride while brandishing a knife

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A man has admitted confronting police officers in East Kilbride while brandishing a knife. Steven McCulloch, a prisoner, appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court this week - a day after his 40th birthday.He pleaded guilty to a charge of threatening or abusive behaviour.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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