Daniel Bateman, 42, of Quadrant Court in Bracknell, was found with the knife without lawful authority on Broad Lane in Bracknell on May 9. He appeared at Readings Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, August 5, charged with possession of a knife blade or sharp pointed article in a public place. Bateman told the court he has been trying to put his life back together following the recent death of his mother. During the hearing, the judge said possession of a knife in public carries a custodial sentence with a starting point of six months. He will appear at Reading Magistrates' Court on September 17 for the preparation of a pre-sentence report.