A Coventry man who waved two knives around outside a city nightclub has been jailed. Mohammed Kashin lunged and charged at innocent bystanders at City Arcade.
Kashin, 38, was seen on CCTV leaving a club after he had been involved in an argument on Saturday, August 12. He then left the area, returning a short time later with two knives before lunging and charging at people with them, said West Midlands Police.
Kashin was seen swinging the knives at a number of people, narrowly missing a couple of them. He was eventually stopped by security and members of the public, some of whom used a metal street barrier to force him back.
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He then hid the knives in the roller shutter of a nearby shop and attempted to flee, but was quickly stopped and arrested. Kashin, of Bristol Road, was jailed for 12 months for affray and possession of a knife, said West Midlands Police.
Coventry LPA Commander Peter Henrick said: “Carrying a knife is totally unacceptable, let alone waving it around in a crowded area where innocent members of the public can be seriously hurt or killed.
“We will continue to work with partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes for victims and keep people safe on the streets of Coventry.”
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