31-year-old Joseph Mclaughlin, from Curtis Street was sentenced after he pleaded guilty carrying two air rifles in the open amongst shoppers in Swindon town centre yesterday afternoon.
He was also found guilty of being drunk in charge of a loaded firearm.
After appearing before Swindon Magistrates this morning he was given:
- a 26-weeks custodial sentence suspended for two years
- tagged curfew between 8pm and 7am
- six month alcohol treatment
- 30 days of rehabilitation activities
- £50 fine
Det Sgt Justin Downes said: “I am pleased that this man has been dealt with so quickly by the judicial system.
“It’s completely irresponsible and dangerous to brandish any weapon in public – especially when there are so many people around.
“I hope this sentence and the subsequent help offered will now give this man the opportunity to turn his life around.”
