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A Chesterfield man who was caught with a lock knife he uses for “cutting up food” has been handed a suspended jail term.

Alan Turner, 51, was found with the blade when police stopped his car during a routine stop and search on June 4, Chesterfield Magistrates Court heard.

Prosecutor Teresa Simms said the brown-handled knife was uncovered in a small man-bag in Turner's vehicle.

However Turner’s solicitor said the defendant told police “it was for cutting up food, etc”.

Alan Turner, 51, was found with the blade when police stopped him his car during a routine stop and search

The solicitor said: “He was told that was not a reasonable excuse.

"He has issues with his teeth and finds it difficult to chew food – that’s the reason he carries the knife.”

The court heard Turner, of Oakamoor Close, Holme Hall, had nine previous convictions.

He admitted possessing a knife in a public place.

Turner was jailed for four months suspended for 12 months and handed a £154 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.

Chesterfield man caught with lock knife for “cutting up food” handed suspended jail term