James Tollan said he needed the blade to strip felt from sections of wood.Tollan, 44, of Low Waters Road, Hamilton, admitted carrying a lockback knife in Main Street, Bellshill, on April 25 last year.Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.
Rebecca Clark, prosecuting, said officers "had cause to search" Tollan and found the knife in his jacket pocket. Mr Bruce said: "When police saw the axe and hammer nearby he told them they were for knocking down the garage.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more: