Leamington Clubgoer Jailed After Knife Seized Outside Nightspot
Police swooped on nightclub reveller Kieron Herlihy on 6 July after reports he was carrying a knife. Officers quickly found the 27-year-old near the venue and handcuffed him, seizing the weapon tucked inside his waistband.
Damning CCTV Captures Moment Knife Pulled Out
CCTV footage outside the club revealed Herlihy removing the knife from his waistband, sealing his fate ahead of court.
Short Sentence Sends Tough Message on Knife Crime
Herlihy, from Crompton Street, Warwick, appeared at coventry/" title="Coventry" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Coventry Magistrates’ Court last week and was handed a 26-week jail term.
“In interview, Herlihy said he carried the knife for self-defence, the usual excuse,” said Sergeant Daniel Harle from the Leamington Patrol Investigation Unit. “It didn’t protect him—instead, it landed him in prison.”
“He even claimed he would keep carrying a knife, which is useful info for us!” Sergeant Harle added.
“There is no excuse for carrying a knife. If we catch you, we will act fast. Herlihy was behind bars within 48 hours of his arrest. Let his sentence be a warning to others.”
