A LONDON man has been fined after being caught with three dangerous weapons in the middle of Reading.
Daniel Baran, of Westlake Avenue, Reading, was handed a suspended prison sentence after also admitting to two drugs offences.
He was caught on February 12, 2020, when he had an extendable baton and knuckle dusters in his possession.
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Not only was he carrying these dangerous weapons, but he also had a stun gun on his person.
As well as this, the 36-year-old was in possession of cannabis and amphetamine, too.
He was caught with these weapons and substances on Bath Road in Reading, near to the town centre and just a few hundred yards from Reading Police Station.
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Appearing at Reading Magistrates’ Court last week, Baran was handed a 26-week prison sentence suspended for 12 months.
As part of his sentence, he will have to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work.
The London man must also pay £213 in court costs.
He was sentenced on Thursday, March 13.
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