Man found in Burnley street with a machete was threatening to 'chop someone up' court told
Jordan Lawrence Moriarty was arrested after police turned up to the 6am trouble, on Canning Street.
The 29-year-old had a record for having blades.
The town’s magistrates were told by prosecutor Mr Matthew Siddall: "It was a proper machete, with quite a long blade and there was a risk of serious disorder.”
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Hide AdMoriarty had a previous conviction for possessing a blade and also had a warning for possessing a blade.
Mr Dylan Bradshaw, for Moriarty, told the hearing: " He does have previous convictions, which means a minimum of six months in custody, unless it would be unjust to send him to prison.
"I do have representations about that, but I am not going to make them at this stage.”
He added:” It’s a dangerous weapon per se."
The defendant, of Slaidburn Avenue, Burnley, admitted possessing a knife blade/ sharp pointed article, on August 25th. He was committed on unconditional bail to Burnley Crown Court for sentence on October 28th.