A MAN will stand trial next year accused of failing to disclose two weapons prior to a body search.
Ewan Gourlay allegedly had a nail file and a wrist band with a concealed blade in his clothing in Glasgow's Knightswood on February 25, 2020.
Prosecutors state the 53-year-old possessed the weapons in a public place without a reasonable excuse or lawful authority on Anniesland Road.
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It is claimed that Gourlay then culpably and recklessly advised two officers that he was not in possession of any sharp weapon which might cause them injury while carrying out a search of his clothing.
The charge states this was in fact when Gourlay was in possession of a sharply pointed nail file and wrist band with a concealed blade.
The weapons are said to have been liable to cause the officers an injury.
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Gourlay, also of Knightswood, faces a final charge of failing to appear at a court date on April 26 this year.
Gourlay had no representation at a hearing at Glasgow Sheriff Court due to ongoing industrial action by defence lawyers.
Prosecutor Sarah Latta told the hearing that the Crown is "prepared for trial.'
She added: "The Crown indicates the trial will last a day."
Sheriff John McCormick replied: "That's ambitious, I will agree to two days."
A trial was fixed for August 2 next year.
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