A landlord had a knife in his pocket when he ordered a tenant to leave his property immediately at night, York magistrates heard.

York landlord caught carrying knife after ordering tenant to leave

York landlord caught carrying knife after ordering tenant to leave

Ben Laycock, of Kingsway West, Acomb, pleaded guilty to having a knife in public without a reasonable excuse (Image: Newsquest)

A LANDLORD had a knife on him when he ordered a tenant to leave his property at night, York magistrates heard.