Nottingham Post published Ex-soldier found with machete under car seat when stopped by...

An ex-soldier had a machete under the driver's seat when police tried to see if he had been drinking, a court heard.The sheathed weapon was discovered after Bryn Barkes, 29, was arrested in Arnold.Nottingham Magistrates' Court heard that Barkes was driving on Front Street at 10.40pm on October 8. He was alone and officers were concerned about "the manner of his driving." Daniel Pietryka, prosecuting, said he only slightly opened his window when requested. Officers asked for a...