A DRUGGED up Scotsman terrorised people in Pembroke Dock – including children – by waving around knives and threatening to kill.
Craig Heary, aged 38, held a knife in each hand and frightened complete strangers.
After his arrest he was asked to explain his actions but said he had already forgotten because of the drugs and alcohol he had taken.
Heary, from Dundee, admitted using threatening behaviour, possessing cocaine and possessing knives in a public place.
James Hartson, prosecuting, told Swansea Crown Court how on November 12 Gavin Stinton saw Heary near the Ferry Inn. He appeared to be angry and talking to himself but when Mr Stinton asked him if he was ok he produced two knives, one with a 12 inch blade, and told him to “f**k off for your own good.”
The next victims were Emma and Luke Phillips and their children.
He ran towards them, still holding the knives, and shouted at a five year old child, “What the fuck are you saying to me?”
A short time later Heary ran up to Richard White, who was on his way fishing, and said he would “hurt him, stab him, kill him.” At the time he again held a knife in each hand.
Mr Hartson said the police received several calls for help. As they approached Heary he ran onto a beach and through away the knives before turning around and surrendering.
The court heard he felt ashamed at his behaviour, especially towards the child.
Judge Paul Thomas told Heary his bizarre behaviour had been extremely alarming.
“This was a highly dangerous situation brought on by a combination of drugs and alcohol. You were out of control,” he added.
Heary was jailed for 12 months, suspended for 12 months. Heary was also ordered to carry out 240 hours of unpaid for the community and to pay £435 in prosecution costs and a court surcharge.
