A County Durham man has been ordered to pay more than £600 after wielding a belt in the street.
Aziz Drireche, 33, of Front Street, Pity Me, was found guilty of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place after wielding his belt.
According to court documents, Drireche was accused of "possessing an offensive weapon in a public place, Contrary to section 1(1) of the Prevention of Crime Act 1953."
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The offence happened on May 6, 2023, on Front Street in Chester-le-Street.
Drireche indicated a plea of guilty in court and has now been sentenced for the offence.
On Friday, March 8, he was fined £466 and ordered to pay a surcharge of £186.
Drireche has been ordered to pay in full by April 5, 2024.
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