Colne men given suspended sentences over affray with sword

Burnley Magistrates' Court <i>(Image: Archive)</i>
Burnley Magistrates' Court (Image: Archive)
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Two men have been sentenced for their roles in an affray which involved the use of a sword.

Shaun Little, 43, and Christopher Little, 39, both of Cleveland Street, Colne, appeared at Burnley Magistrates' Court for sentence on Thursday (June 4).

Burnley Magistrates' Court (Image: Archive)

Both were charged with and pleaded guilty to offences of affray and possessing a blade/sharp pointed object in a public place.

The charges state there was an incident on August 1 last year in Cleveland Street where both defendants threatened unlawful violence towards another.

They further state that both were in possession of the sword during the incident.

Both men were sentenced to one year in custody, suspended for two years, and both must pay £272 in costs.

Shaun Little must complete 100 hours of unpaid work, while Christopher Little was ordered to attend 15 rehabilitation days.

A forfeiture and destruction order was made for the sword.

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