Coventry man jailed after brandishing knives in city centre
He was jailed for 12 months for affray and possession of a knife.
Last updated 28th Sep 2023
A Coventry man who waved two knives around outside a city nightclub has been jailed.
Mohammed Kashin, 38, of Bristol Road, Coventry, was sentenced to 12 months in prison after he admitted wielding the blades in City Arcade on 12 August.
Kashin was seen on CCTV leaving a club where he’d had an argument with another man.
He then left the area, returning a short time later with two knives before lunging and charging at people with them.
Kashin was seen swinging the knives at a number of people, narrowly missing a couple of them.
He was eventually stopped by security and members of the public, some of whom used a metal street barrier to force him back.
He then hid the knives in the roller shutter of a nearby shop and attempted to flee, but was stopped and arrested by officers for possession of a knife.
Kashin was jailed for 12 months for affray and possession of a knife.
Coventry LPA Commander Peter Henrick said: "Carrying a knife is totally unacceptable, let alone waving it around in a crowded area where innocent members of the public can be seriously hurt or killed.
"We will continue to work with partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes for victims and keep people safe in the streets of Coventry."
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