Telford man, 40, admits 'carving into' neighbour's front door with knife in 'dispute'
District judge sets sentencing date for September after offences are admitted
A man has admitted “carving into” his neighbour’s front door with a knife after getting involved in a dispute.
Lee Pearce, aged 40, appeared at Telford Magistrates Court where he pleaded guilty to criminal damage and possession of a blade in a public place.
The court was told that Pearce was involved in a “neighbour dispute” with someone in an upstairs flat in the same block in Severn Drive, Wellington on July 23 this year.
Pearce, who attended court wearing a large protective boot due to having a broken leg, was said to have had a kitchen knife in his possession, and “carved into the door”.
Debbie Starrs, mitigating, asked District Judge Joseph O’Connor if Pearce could sit as he addressed him due to his injury.
She also requested that the case be adjourned for a pre-sentence report.
The judge agreed to the suggestion and he set a sentencing date of September 30.
Pearce, of Severn Drive, Wellington, was granted bail on the condition he does not contact the victim, go to their address or the landing where their flat is.