Tobias Denyer, of Hove, Charged with Knife Possession and Public Order Offences in Brighton.

Tobias Denyer, of Hove, was in court today (11 July), where he is facing multiple criminal charges including possession of a knife or sharp pointed article in a public place, using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress, and several breaches of a Criminal Behaviour Order. The possession […]

Tobias Denyer, of Hove, was in court today (11 July), where he is facing multiple criminal charges including possession of a knife or sharp pointed article in a public place, using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress, and several breaches of a Criminal Behaviour Order.

The possession charge falls under the Criminal Justice Act 1988, which prohibits carrying bladed or pointed items in public without good reason.

The breaches of the Criminal Behaviour Order relate to conditions previously imposed to limit certain behaviours in public. Violating such an order is a criminal offence and can result in additional penalties. The order is typically issued by a court in response to ongoing anti-social or criminal conduct, with the intention of preventing further offences.

The charge of using threatening or abusive language is a public order offence that applies when a person’s words or behaviour are likely to cause alarm or distress to others. In this case, the allegation suggests multiple instances of such conduct.

Denyer was given a six month prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, and was ordered to complete up to 15 rehabilitation requirement days and six months of mental health treatment. He has also been banned from playing the piano in Brighton Station.

Members of the public with concerns about anti-social behaviour or related offences are encouraged to contact Sussex Police for support or advice.