A PIZZA chef who pulled a knife on a father-of-two on the school run after accusing him of ‘grassing’ him up to police, is set to be given help.

Even Ahmad Algoof’s victim expressed concern for his mental state after the outburst outside his home in Accrington, Burnley Crown Court was told.

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Algoof, who was being investigated by police over cannabis production allegations, had brandished the weapon in front of Tariq Hussain as he was taking his children to school.

Prosecutor Judith McCullough said the defendant could be seen outside his home, swearing to himself for two to three minutes at a time.

Mr Hussain approached Algoof to ask him to stop swearing in front of the children and in reply the defendant told him that ‘everyone on the street was a grass’ and they ‘didn’t know what he could do’.

He told Mr Hussain that he ‘knew where he lived’ and threatened to kill him. Algoof then went inside his house and Mr Hussain turned to leave.

But Mrs McCullough said that as he went towards his car he turned around to be confronted by Algoof waving a knife in front of his face.

Mr Hussain punched the defendant, who was continuing to make threats. Algoof then proceed to pick up a number of plant pots and smash them.

The court heard that even after Algoof was arrested, Mr Hussain was principally concerned about whether his attacker would receive help as he was clearly experiencing emotional problems.

Algoof, 39, of Swiss Street, admitted having a bladed article in a public place and a charge of common assault in relation to the incident.

Judge Beverley Lunt imposed a 12-month community order with 20 days of rehabilitation activities to be carried out.

“If you breach this order then you will be back before me and I will have to look at prison sentences,” said Judge Lunt.

Mark Stuart, defending, said his client had no previous criminal history except for a police caution in relation to the cannabis matter. The defendant, who had not been taking prescribed medication at the time, was ‘genuinely sorry’ for his actions and recognised that he was in the wrong, added Mr Stuart.