A FORMER Malvern man pleaded guilty to possession of a kitchen knife in a public place when he appeared before a judge at Worcester Crown Court.

Adrian Lasseter, aged 36, had also admitted affray before a magistrates court, said Alex Warren, prosecuting.

He said both incidents were connected and happened on March 13 in Worcester Road, Malvern.

Lasseter, now living in Portsmouth but formerly of Spencers Walk, Malvern, was carrying an eight-inch knife.

Judge Daniel Pearce-Higgins QC granted him bail with a condition that he keeps out of licensed premises and out of Worcestershire.

The case was adjourned for a pre-sentence report. It will be re-listed for the week beginning August 16.