Norwich judge labels man 'prat' over threats to kill

Liam Rose, 19, told a support worker at his supported living accommodation in Great Yarmouth he was going to hurt the individual over an allegation he had previously offended against his girlfriend.

Norwich Crown Court heard Rose had a knife and hammer tucked in the belt of his trousers when he told the worker at his accommodation at Estcourt Road, Yarmouth, about his plans in February this year.

Norwich Crown Court (Image: Newsquest)

Martin Ivory, prosecuting, said Rose had been "distressed" by allegations against the person, who he knew lived in Gorleston, and made threats to "kill him" or "certainly to do some harm" causing the office worker in believing those threats would be carried out.

Rose went away before returning at about 4pm on February 5 this year and saying he was going to be picked up and would carry out his threat.

Liam Rose (Image: Peter Walsh, Newsquest)

He showed a kitchen knife and small hammer tucked in his belt.

The support worker made him hand over the weapons but Rose said he would go with a pair of scissors instead after taking a pair from her desk.

Rose left the office but police were called and he was arrested shortly afterwards.

Rose, now of Romford, appeared at court on Tuesday (July 11) having previously admitted two counts of having a bladed article, a knife and scissors, possession of an offensive weapon, a hammer, and threatening behaviour.

Recorder John Hardy said: "I'm going to be quite blunt, you've behaved like a complete prat.

"That's probably the only way to describe it".

But he acknowledged Rose had experienced "significant difficulties in life" and had needed the "assistance of others".

Rose, who was represented by Danielle O'Donovan, was given an 18-month community order made up of 30 days Rehabilitation Activity Requirement (RAR).

He was also ordered to take part in an 18-month accredited programme requirement.