A Warwick man has been jailed for just over four months after carrying a kitchen knife in the front of his trousers.

On 14 October - following a tip-off from a concerned member of the public - Odin Young was found by officers on Castle Street in Warwick with the blade.

He was promptly arrested and was sent to prison within two days.

Young, 27 of no fixed abode, was sentenced to 18 weeks in prison and ordered to pay a surcharge of £154 for possessing a knife in a public place.

The sentencing took place at Coventry Magistrates Court on 16 October.

Investigating officer PC Alice Thomas said "We got the warning that Young was carrying a weapon in public, and we acted on it swiftly before he could do anyone any serious harm.

"We're happy with the swift and effective outcome of this case, and hope that Young will spend the next 18 weeks contemplating the changes he needs to make to his life."