James Kiely, 19, was caught with the hidden blade at ATIK (Image: Ken Mears/Archant)
A security worker appeared in court after he took a knife disguised as a credit card into a nightclub in Romford.
James Kiely, of Perth Road in Barking, appeared at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on May 31 where he pleaded guilty to possession of a blade in a public place.
The 19-year-old was charged after he was caught in possession of a ‘credit card knife’ at ATIK on April 29, 2022.
Magistrates who heard the case gave Kiely a three month prison sentence, suspended for one year.
He was also ordered to pay £154 to fund victim services and £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service.
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