Taser man case is

A man, caught with an illegal taser disguised as a mobile phone, must return to court next month after his sentencing was adjourned.

Earlier this year, Drew Southall admitted being in possession of the weapon on February 22 last year.

Southall, 22, was cleared of failing to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court in February.

At a hearing in May, the court heard that when police searched the address in John Muir Way, Motherwell, they found a large bag containing a number of items.

One of the items was a taser – which had the appearance of an iPhone – capable of giving an electric charge. Southall was then arrested. Tasers are illegal in the UK and possession of one can carry a jail sentence.

They can be bought in the United States where they are marketed as personal safety devices.

They are also widely available on the internet. In court last week, it was agreed to adjourn the case until July 25.