Corby teen found with knuckle duster, pepper spray and flick knife given community order

Kate Cronin
By Kate Cronin
Published 25th Feb 2023, 07:00 BST
Updated 25th Feb 2023, 07:39 BST
Westcott Way in Corby. Image: GoogleWestcott Way in Corby. Image: Google
Westcott Way in Corby. Image: Google
Oskars Bauers appeared before Northampton Magistrates to face a string of charges

A 19-year-old from Corby has been handed a community order by a court after being found in possession of weapons.

Oskars Bauers, of Flinders Close on the Oakley Vale estate, was caught in Westcott Way on February 9 with cannabis, pepper spray, a knuckle duster and a flick knife.

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Then, less than two weeks later on Februrary 20, he was again stopped by police in Beanfield Avenue, Corby, where he was found to have another knuckle duster on him.

He appeared before magistrates on Tuesday (February 21) to admit all the charges against him. Magistrates gave him a community order which involves taking part in a rehabilitation requirement activity. He must also complete 150 hours of unpaid work.

Bauers was also ordered to pay £199 in court costs, fines and fees. Magistrates ordered the forfeiture and destruction of the knife.