A Longridge man has been jailed after being caught carrying a knife in public.

Michael Moran, 47, of Derby Road, was wanted on recall to prison when he was spotted by officers in Cannon Street on Tuesday.

A lock-knife was found during a search of his belongings.

He was further arrested and later charged with possession of a knife in a public place.

Moran appeared at Preston Magistrates’ Court this morning where he pleaded guilty to the offence.

He was sentenced to six months in prison.

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Longridge man jailed after being caught carrying knife in public while wanted on prison recall