A MAN pulled out a kitchen knife on binmen who were carrying out their duties outside his Glasgow home.

William Lawson was annoyed at the presence of the Glasgow City Council workers on the morning of February 18 this year.

Glasgow Sheriff Court heard that the employees were in the Cadder area at around 8am when they were confronted by the 61-year-old.

Prosecutor Victoria Keel said: “Whilst within the common close removing bins, the accused came out of his flat unhappy with the presence of the binmen.

“He continued lingering whilst the witnesses went about their business. He was being confrontational with the workers and one of them tried to calm him down.

“He disappeared back into his flat and returned to the common close holding a large black-handled kitchen knife.”

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The binmen moved onto the street and police were contacted.

Around 15 minutes later, officers made their way into the common close and Lawson opened the door of his flat to them.

Ms Keel added: “He voluntarily informed police that the knife was in the kitchen. It was seized. The accused was thereafter cautioned and charged.”

Lawson’s lawyer explained that his client accepted full responsibility for his actions and that there was a background to the incident.

The defence solicitor said: “There will be no issue for reoccurrence. He has advised me that the bins are no longer brought through his close. The issue still occurs, but for other neighbours.

“He has previous convictions but is not in trouble very much. Due to the nature of the offence, there is a range of disposals available.”

Sheriff Valerie Mays told Lawson: “I do take into account there was a background to this offence and that you were incredibly frustrated. This is out of character but it’s a serious matter to have a knife in a public place.

“You have a very limited record. I will deal with this by an alternative to custody.”

Lawson was ordered to be under social work supervision for 12 months. He was also fined £450.