[2011] EWCA Crim 983

The landing of a block of flats, access to which was restricted by an intercom system, was not a "public place". Accordingly, the conviction of the appellant, who was alleged to have brandished a knife on the landing, for possessing a bladed article in a public place could not stand.

CA (Crim Div) (Richards LJ, Roderick Evans J, Judge Cooke QC (Recorder of Cardiff))

05/04/2011