She had a knife in a bum bag as protection, but police arrived and admitted she had a blade in her possession. Now Tyrer, who has not committed a crime for more than 20 years, has been sentenced to four months in prison, with a 12-month suspension at the North Staffordshire Justice Center. Prosecutor Zaine Riaz said police attended a speech in Blurton at 1 a.m. on Feb. 9 after receiving a report that two men had tried to break into a crowbar. Mr Riaz said: “The police found two women who matched the description. None of them had a crowbar. However, the accused stopped and searched and told the police that he had a knife in her bag. He said he was expecting problems and that was for protection. He was arrested. “ READ: Robber threatens to stab Boots manager who tried to stop the theft In her interview with the police, the accused said that she had the knife to use as a potato peeler. He said the other woman had to go to an address to pick up some clothes. He went like back. He admitted to giving a different account to the spot and added that it was for protection due to gangs in the area carrying knives. Judith Tyrer, 63, has admitted to having a knife in public. Tyrer, of Finstock Avenue, Blurton, pleaded guilty to possession of a knife in public. Mike Kimberley, mitigatingly, said the defendant has not been offended for more than 20 years. He was addicted to alcohol and felt sorry for a woman who lived outside the shops. Mr Kimberley said: “This man was a drug user and he pressured the accused, asking for money. He let her friends come and stay for a few days. The accused appeared frightened by these people and was happy to get rid of them. could he do one last favor? Could he come get some clothes from the woman’s friend’s address? He took the knife in a bum bag.He was there for a little protection if they were going to hit them. “She went with this man. When the police came she was cooperative. She did not produce the knife.” Mr Kimberley said the defendant had had the knife for 20 years and it was her favorite peeling knife and asked to be returned to the defendant. She added: “She is deeply ashamed of herself. That will not happen again. “ As part of the suspended sentence, Tyrer must complete a correctional activity requirement for 15 days. Ordered to pay £ 185 costs and £ 128 extra charge. The judges ordered the seizure and destruction of the knife. NEWSLETTER: Sign up for email notifications from StokeonTrentLive directly to your inbox here Child rapist Tunstall sentenced to 20 years in prison for endangering young girls Former British Railways 84-year-old expected to die in jail after campaign of abuse
