A knifeman left people attending a church foodbank in fear after thrusting a blade at man who called him "cock-eyed".
Richard Banister was attending the facility when he clashed with another man, who insulted and pushed him. Shocked onlookers then saw Banister pull out a blade and threaten the other man with it.
Newcastle Crown Court heard the drama unfolded at Heaton Baptist Church, in Newcastle, on April 6 this year. After previous issues with Banister arguing with people, he was told not to attend until 3pm but he arrived early and "appeared agitated and was shouting and abusive".
