A MAN will face trial for allegedly carrying knives and a machete in a public place in Malvern. 

Alexander Pratt denies three charges of possession of a knife blade/sharp pointed article in a public place. 

The prosecution alleges Pratt had in Colwall, Malvern, on August 1, a folding knife, a rambit knife and a machete.

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Pratt attended Worcester Magistrates Court on December 9 for what he expected to be his trial, but it did not go ahead.

Simon Freebairn, chairman of the magistrates bench, told Pratt to attend his trial which was rescheduled for the afternoon of February 17 next year. 

The 28-year-old was again given unconditional bail. 

Andrew Mitchinson prosecuted, Ian Parsons appearing for the defence during the hearing. 

 


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