A 23-YEAR-OLD man from Tetbury has admitted possessing a knife in public.

Kieran Simmons, of Hatter Close, Tetbury, was found in possession of an offensive weapon - a knife - in Hampton Street, Tetbury on May 22 last year.

The case was heard at Cheltenham Magistrates' Court on Friday, August 18.

A community order was imposed with 12 months of mental health treatment.

He must also attend rehabilitation appointments.

Simmons was fined £357, must pay a victim surcharge of £114 plus £85 in costs - a total of £556.