Some of the most bizarre criminal cases in the North East this year were dealt with by the region's lower courts.
From the drunk mourner who threatened to kill his neighbours after being thrown out of a wake, to a man who claimed to have a "20-year hobby" of carrying knives when he was caught in possession of a blade, there have been a fair few unusual appearances before JPs over the last 12 months.
Below we have rounded up some of the strangest cases Chronicelive has covered in the magistrates' courts during 2022.
