![]() Jonathan Duffy, prosecuting, said: "I have taken instructions and my instructions are to continue." Prior to Mr Trainer being brought into the dock and ahead of a jury being sworn in, Judge Andrew Menary, QC, said: "I am wondering whether the Crown realistically have a prospect of persuading a jury." The ECHO understands Mr Trainer maintained he had the secateurs at the station as he had been gardening.Īs a result it would have been his responsibility to persuade a jury that he had the secateurs for a "good reason" or "with lawful authority". ![]() That trial was then relisted following court delays amid the coronavirus pandemic and Mr Trainer appeared today expecting to stand trial at Liverpool Crown Court. Mr Trainer pleaded not guilty to the charge, and the case was subsequently listed for trial in May 2020. READ MORE: Autistic boy, 10, assaulted by police officer at special school The 42-year-old, who changed his name by deed poll to Darren Trainer in November 2019, was accused of illegally carrying a pair of garden secateurs at Liverpool Lime Street station on October 10, 2019.Īccording to the charge, he had "without good reason or lawful authority" at the train station "an article which had a blade or was sharply pointed, namely secateurs". A weapon charge against former Liverpool gang member Darren Gee has been dropped by the Crown after two years.
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