A MAN armed with a dagger in Colchester has been ordered to undertake rehabilitation.

Kevin Wild, of Titania Close, Colchester was caught with a knuckle dagger in Severalls Lane by police officers on January 10.

The 37-year-old admitted possessing an offensive weapon in a public place when he appeared at Colchester Magistrates’ Court last Wednesday.

He was ordered to undertake a maximum of 25 days of a rehabilitation activity requirement and must pay £280 in a fine, surcharge and court costs.