Man fined after being caught with knuckleduster

Knuckledusters are banned under the Offensive Weapon Act 2019

A man caught with a knuckleduster while wearing a balaclava and body armour has been fined.

Zaveian Brown, 40, of Kensington Park in Easton, Bristol, was pulled over by Wiltshire Police while driving along Box Hill in Corsham on 13 June. Officers found the weapon in the passenger door.

Brown pleaded guilty to having an offensive weapon and was fined £692 at Swindon Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

PC Adam Neish said: "A knuckleduster is designed to cause injury and is banned under the Offensive Weapon Act 2019."

In addition to the fine, Box was ordered to pay a surcharge of £277 and £85 in costs.

PC Adam Neish continued: "I’d like to reassure the local community that proactive officers will continue to carry out stop and searches in the area and action their concerns as effectively as possible."