A MAN has been made subject of a community order after being found to be carrying a Stanley knife in Padiham.

Burnley Magistrates heard Dominic Joseph McEvoy, 24, was found with the small grey knife in the town on July 19.

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McEvoy, of Trinity Close in the town, was ordered to complete 160 hours of unpaid work within the next 12 months.

He must also pay an £85 victim surcharge which will be taken out of his benefits at a rate of £5 per week.

McEvoy pleaded guilty to the offence.