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Knifeman who fled from cops and ran into health centre before throwing blade away is jailed

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A knifeman fleeing from police officers ran into a health centre before throwing the blade away.Dylan Sewell, 23, who has a string of previous convictions for carrying weapons, was jailed for eight months at Airdrie Sheriff Court.He admitted carrying a knife without reasonable excuse at Coatbridge Health Centre on November 18 while on bail for another matter.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The court heard that police were alerted shortly before 6pm due to fears that Sewell, who is from Coatbridge, was going to harm himself.Annette Ward, prosecuting, said: "They received calls from members of the public regarding the accused being in Faraday Retail Park in possession of a knife."He was holding this to his throat and threatening to harm himself."Police officers attended and saw the accused who matched the description they had been given."They approached and he ran into the health centre.

The officers pursued him and found a large, serrated knife in the corridor."Sewell was arrested. He was found to be highly intoxicated."Defence lawyer Roberto Manini said his client has "significant" mental health issues.He has been in custody since his arrest in November and Mr Manini added: "While being held at HMP Addiewell, his mental health has deteriorated completely.

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