Man told police he found knife in the street
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A man made a mistake when he picked up a knife discarded in a Blackpool street, the town's magistrates heard.
Later Daniel Heath got into a row with two men .
He threw away the knife and never used it in a threatening manner but later admitted to police he had possessed it.
Heath, 36, of Caunce Street, Blackpool, admitted possessing an offensive weapon.
He was given a three month jail term suspended for a year.
He must do 20 rehabilitation days and 49 hours unpaid work.