Larne man who said knife was for 'eating lunch at work' has charge withdrawn by prosecutors

He had previously indicated he would contest the charge relating to April 2.

A defence solicitor had told Ballymena Magistrates Court: "This was part of a knife and fork set for work purposes, for his lunch."

Brandon Lee Balmer (22), with a Larne area address, has admitted charges of possessing cannabis, diazepam and zopiclone with sentencing adjourned to June 11 for a pre-sentence report.