Man who caused Dudley A&E to be evacuated when he turned up with nine-inch knife is punished
Dudley's Russells Hall Hospital accident and emergency unit was evacuated after an intoxicated man turned up with a nine-inch lock knife in his pocket.
Connor Smith, 22, of Halesowen, who was under the influence of alcohol and cocaine at the time, was reported by a doctor when he arrived for treatment with a hand injury in the early hours of May 28.
He pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a bladed article at a previous hearing.
Prosecuting barrister Miss Seamran Sidhu told Wolverhampton Crown Court: "It was seen by a doctor. Accident and emergency had to be evacuated as a result and the police called.
