Man from Maidenhead sentenced for carrying a knife
He was seen with it in a pub
A man has been sentenced for possession of a knife in Maidenhead.
Steven Baldwin, aged 50, of Ray Park Road, Maidenhead, was given a four month prison sentence, suspended for a year after pleading guilty to one count of possession of a knife/sharp pointed article in a public place at Slough Magistrates Court.
He was also given a curfew with electronic monitoring for a year and given a rehabilitation activity requirement.
On 18 September this year, Baldwin was seen in possession of a knife in a pub in High Street, Maidenhead.
Investigating officer, PC Olivia Barnes, based at Maidenhead police station, said:
“Knife crime in Maidenhead will not be tolerated.
“This case is just one example of Thames Valley Police’s proactive work and demonstrates action will be taken to tackle the issue and as a result, safeguard the public.”