A vulnerable man was found carrying three kitchen knives near a primary school after he walked out of his supported living accommodation in Chorley.
An officer drew his taser but did not point it towards the man. He was initially volatile but then co-operated with the officer. A search of the bag revealed he was carrying three large knives which he had taken from the kitchen at Brook House. He did not have the coping skills to manage when he received scam phone calls, due to his cognitive impairments. He became increasingly angry at receiving the call which led him to make threats on his own life.
"Your vulnerabilities have led to you being exploited in the community and falling victim to a number of financial scams", Recorder Beardsmore said.