A SLOUGH man has been sentenced to prison time after being convicted of possession of a blade.
Mohammed Rehman, aged 19 and of Bowyer Drive, Slough, pleaded guilty to a count of possession of a knife blade/sharply pointed article in a public place following a hearing at Reading Magistrate’s court on Wednesday, December 14.
Rahman was stopped while driving in Kings Road, Reading, in the early hours of Tuesday, December 13, due to the manner of driving displayed.
Officers searched Rahman and the vehicle and he was found to have a knife in his possession.
He was subsequently arrested, charged, and remanded to court, where he admitted the offence.
He was given an immediate custodial sentence of six months.
Sergeant Ben Beasley of Thames Valley Police said: “This is another example of Operation Deter’s robust approach to those caught in possession of a knife in public.
“Op Deter is prioritising the charging and remanding of offenders found in possession of knives.
“It is completely unacceptable for anybody to carry a knife, and Thames Valley Police will continue to pursue those who carry them and seek swift charge and remands to court.
“As a result of Rehman’s actions, he was arrested, charged, convicted and sentenced all within one day, and he will now spend a period of time in prison to reflect on his ill-judged decision.
“Knife carrying will not be tolerated in our communities and I hope that this sentence sends out a strong message that we will seek to prosecute those who do so.”
