A man spotted dropping a knife on the ground during a police pursuit has been jailed for 18 months.
Richard Dunn, 27, made off from police and entered Glasgow Central train station on July 27, 2025.
Dunn had earlier been spotted in an "altercation" with others, where he was seen to take a flashing item from his pocket.
This resulted in Dunn being arrested but he broke free, which sparked a chase, where the blade was dropped.
Dunn pleaded guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court to having the knife in a public place without a reasonable excuse or lawful authority.
He also admitted obstructing, resisting or hindering a police officer in the execution of his duty.
The court heard that Dunn was initially spotted by witnesses outside the station in an "altercation" with a group of people.
Dunn was seen producing a "silver flashing" object from his pocket, which was believed to have been a knife.
Dunn then made his way towards Glasgow Central Station and the police were contacted.
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Officers traced Dunn and took hold of his left arm to arrest him.
However, he pulled his arm away and ran off into the station as he was pursued by the officers.
Prosecutor Josh Dowie said: "Officers saw Dunn drop the knife on the ground, which was recovered."
Dunn went on to climb over barriers and went to a platform before he was apprehended.
When quizzed about the knife, he stated: "Someone else dropped that."
Callum Heraty, defending, told the court that his client had retrieved the knife after he was attacked.
The lawyer added: "He said he retained the knife to prevent further attacks from these people. He knows it was a foolish decision."
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