Banned driver had two knives in his pockets when cops found him drunk behind wheel

Andrew Ingram, 42, was jailed for 10 months and handed a fresh eight-year driving ban at Airdrie Sheriff Court.

A banned driver had two knives in his pockets when police officers found him drunk behind the wheel.

Andrew Ingram was jailed for 10 months and handed a fresh eight-year driving ban at Airdrie Sheriff Court.

He admitted carrying knives without reasonable excuse in Faskine Avenue, Airdrie, on October 19, 2024.

Ingram, 42, also admitted driving while disqualified and refusing to provide a specimen of blood to police.

The court heard officers were called to the area at 4.20pm.

Flora McCamley, prosecuting, said: “The accused was visibly intoxicated. His speech was slurred and his pupils were dilated.

“The car engine was running.

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“He was searched under the Misuse of Drugs Act and a lockback knife and a craft knife were found in his trousers pockets.

“He was taken to Coatbridge police station and required to provide a sample of blood for analysis, but he refused to do so.”

Ingram is serving a 30-month sentence imposed at the same court for car theft, dangerous driving and driving while disqualified.

Defence lawyer Calum Ross said he was due to be released on April 29, adding: “His record does him no favours but he has spent his time in custody usefully by engaging in programmes.”

Passing sentence, Sheriff Paul Haran said Ingram had a “bad” record and “should have known better” than to carry knives in public.

The 10-month prison stretch will begin when his current sentence ends.

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