67-year-old David Lench of Jubilee Close, Godshill has been given an 8 month prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, following an incident which sparked Armed Police to descend on his bungalow back in June.
For the charge of possessing an imitation Revolver handgun with intent to cause fear of violence, Lench was also ordered to pay £600 in court costs and complete 15 days of rehabilitation.
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