Hammer thug is jailed after threatening cops
MIKE MCQUAID
An East Kilbride youth who threatened police officers with a knife and a hammer has been locked up for 16 months.
Jordan Craig, 19, appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court and admitted threatening or abusive behaviour at his home in Parkfield, High Whitehills, on October 20.
He was on bail for another matter at the time.
Jennifer McLaren, prosecuting, said Craig arrived home around 2am.
He was heavily under the influence of alcohol or drugs and argued with his mum, Angela, who made a comment about his drug use.
Ms McLaren told the court: “Jordan Craig was shouting, screaming and brandishing a hammer.
“His mum panicked and dialled 999. Police attended immediately, but the accused had made off and a search of the area proved negative.
“About 5.20am police got an anonymous call saying he had returned to the house.
“They went back to the property and found him at the top of the stairs in his underwear.
“He was in possession of a kitchen knife and was extremely aggressive, shouting and swearing.
“He warned officers that if they tried to get near him he would slit his own throat and stab them.”
Ms McLaren said Craig cut himself, causing superficial wounds.
She added: “He said he didn’t want to be arrested over a simple argument with his mother that had already been sorted out.
“He went away and returned with more items, including a hammer and a metal pole.
“He was highly agitated and hit the wall with the pole, but eventually he agreed to leave the property with police officers.”
Defence agent Andy Thomson said Craig’s family have “genuine concerns” about his mental health.
After studying background reports, Sheriff Ray Small sentenced Craig to 16 months inside, reduced from 24 months because of his early guilty plea.
The sentence was backdated to November 8 to take account of time already spent in custody.