Daniel Stead from Thatcham admits weapon offence

A MAN is awaiting sentence for arming himself with a hammer in public.

Daniel Stead appeared in the dock at Reading Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, March 26.

The 35-year-old, of Masefield Road, Thatcham, admitted possessing an offensive weapon, namely a hammer, in public in Newbury on January 17.

District judge Davinder Sandhu adjourned for pre-sentence reports.

She stipulated these should be prepared on an ‘all options’ basis, including custody.

Stead was meanwhile released on unconditional bail.