A MAN caught with a huge kitchen knife in Colchester town centre has avoided jail.
Officers were forced to restrain the 41-year-old by his legs and confiscate a large knife which he had been carrying.
After being arrested, Charounprasit caused damage to the police car which was taking him to the police station.
He admitted possession of a knife and criminal damage when he appeared at Colchester Magistrates' Court.
Charounprasit was handed a six month prison sentence suspended for a year.
He must pay £45 compensation to Essex Police as compensation for the damage to the car and a £115 victim surcharge.
The knife will be destroyed.
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