Asylum seeker who threatened a man with a snooker cue was ‘let off’ after magistrates praised his ‘dignity’

Iraq-born Jamal brandished the cue outside a Bournemouth snooker club at a man he claimed insulted his family

AN asylum seeker who threatened a man with a snooker cue was spared jail after magistrates praised his “dignity”.

Shkar Jamal, 24, had been due to be sentenced for carrying an offensive weapon last month.

But his case was adjourned when he left court to eat fish and chips outside.

Now he has got a community order and 100 hours of unpaid work.

Iraq-born Jamal brandished the cue outside a Bournemouth snooker club at a man he claimed insulted his family.

Lawyer Selina Goddard told Poole JPs: “He says he’d relish the opportunity to do unpaid work as it would allow him to give back and make good for his appearance before the court.”

However, due to a number of circumstances we don’t believea custodial sentence is appropriate in this case.

“You are still a relatively young man of previous good character and have had difficult personal circumstances.