Pubgoer refused entry to Bellshill bar was later found to be carrying blade

John Gallagher admitted having a lockback knife without reasonable excuse in Hamilton Road, Bellshill.

A pubgoer refused entry to a Bellshill bar was later found to be carrying a knife.

John Gallagher, 37, appeared from custody at Hamilton Sheriff Court.

He admitted having a lockback knife without reasonable excuse in Hamilton Road, Bellshill, on July 13.

The court heard a steward flagged down a police car about 10.30pm after telling Gallagher he couldn't get in to the licensed premises.

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Police officers then searched Gallagher under the Misuse of Drugs Act before noticing a knife on the ground beside him.

CCTV showed him removing the blade from a pocket as he was being detained and dropping it.

Gallagher was on bail for another matter at the time and has been held in custody since his arrest.

His lawyer applied for bail while background reports are prepared, but this was refused and he was remanded in custody to await sentence next month.

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