12-07-2025
Glasgow man told cops 'You know how it is' after item found
Mancini Ndombe was spotted by officers on St Mungos Avenue in the city centre around 6.16pm on May 2, last year.
He was driving a silver BMW in and out of the parking area.
Once he left the vehicle, police approached him and identified themselves.
Ndombe appeared extremely nervous and officers had cause to search his car.
Inside, on the driver's side door, they found a metal baseball bat, which they seized.
The 29-year-old stated: "You know how it is these days, people are getting stabbed all over the place.'
He was arrested.
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The Parkhouse resident appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday after he admitted to having been in possession of the weapon.
Sheriff Patricia Pryce observed: "He has a record of violence and is currently unemployed.
"It's slightly concerning."
Ndombe's attorney responded: "He has previously been in employment and had various roles. He has some savings and receives benefits."
Sheriff Pryce told him: "Carrying weapons is a serious matter.
"You need to address why you thought it was okay to have a baseball bat in your car. It's not okay."
Mdobme was sentenced to nine months of supervision and ordered to complete 135 hours of unpaid work within five months.
