A MAN who breached a restraining order and carried a knife into two public places has been spared jail.

Hagan Swann, of Marine Road in Pensarn, appeared before Caernarfon Crown Court for sentence on Friday, June 21.

The 35-year-old previously pleaded guilty to possessing a knife in a public place and twice breaching a restraining order imposed upon him, prohibiting him from contacting his former partner Melanie Wells.

Catherine Elvin, prosecuting, told the court that the knife incidents related to July of last year.

At 9pm on July 23, Swann entered the Nova Centre in Prestatyn with the bladed article concealed in his pocket.

On the same night, he entered the Central Beach Club, also in Prestatyn, with the knife.

North Wales Police were called and discovered the knife in a flower bed outside the club, having been dumped there by the defendant.

Ms Elvin said that no allegations of any threats had been made but when questioned about the knife, Swann said that he had been carrying it as 'people were after him'.

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The breach of the restraining order was in relation to a five-year order made against Swann after he assaulted his former partner, Ms Wells.

At 5.45am on March 12 of this year, he attended Ms Well address and was therefore in breach of the order.

Swann was caught on the complainant's ring doorbell camera. He was 'intoxicated' and was kicking the door while carrying a plank of wood over his shoulder.

Five days later, he returned to the house and Ms Wells threatened to report him to the police.

Sarah Yates, defending Swann, said that he was someone who suffered from bipolar disorder and had had 'drink and drug difficulties for many, many years'.

She added that, at the time of the offences, 'things had been spiralling out of control' for Swann, who also suffers from paranoia.

Ms Yates added that Swann is a 'changed man' since being in custody.

Judge Nicola Saffman imposed an overall sentence of 12 months, which was suspended for 18 months. 

Swann will also have to complete 35 programme requirement sessions, 15 days of rehabilitation requirement and will be subject to alcohol treatment for nine months.

With it set to come to an end next year, the restraining order was also extended for a further period of four years.

Judge Saffman said: "This is a really tough order to complete, but if you complete it, then you will be out of this cycle of offending."