Selkirk Sheriff Court.
A 46-YEAR-OLD man was found in possession of a Stanley knife after being searched by police, Selkirk Sheriff Court has been told.
Ross Dawson, of Halliburton Place, pleaded guilty to being in possession of an offensive weapon on June 17.
He also refused to give police details of his name and address.
READ MORE: Man, 21, threatened a Galashiels café owner after asking to use the toilet
Dawson said the knife was in his pocket as he used it for work and had forgot it was there.
But prosecutor Joanne Waller said the accused was intoxicated and was searched at 8.10pm.
Dawson was fined £100 for failing to give police details and £200 for the knife offence. A £20 victim surcharge was added.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here