Ammendments to story

[lionheart101]

Hi i came across the question with a friend and we were a little stumped as to what should be amended in this story. Was wondering if anyone could help?
Here is the story:

Knife-man "mentally ill"

A man was brandishing a ten inch carving knife because he believed people were after him, magistrates heard yesterday.

A police officer saw Davy Jones, of Leek, trying to cross the High Street and waving the knife at passing motorists, said Andrew Meerbrook, prosecuting.

Defending, Mary Baslow told the court her client was "scared out of his wits" because neighbours were "out to get him" after he held a noisy late-night firework party at his house.

The magistrate, who cannot be named, told Meerbrook he was a "menace to society" and committed him for trial at county court.

The court heard health officials were concerned about his mental state and bail was refused.

[Barmaid]

He will not have been committed to trial at the County Court but at the Crown Court.

Also, the Magistrate should not have said he was a "menace to society" because he is innocent until proven guity.

[lionheart101]

also, i am sure that to make this story "safe" you should only report the common ground facts, but i am a bit unsure as to what they would be in this case

help is greatly appreciated.

[redcrx]

do you want to admit that its coursework?

perhaps if you told people what answers you did know, or what you think it may be they may help.

[lionheart101]

no not coursework, just a bit stumped by the question, just general help

[scotman]

Pay more attention when you read it again and you will know

[lionheart101]

well i think that the comments made the defending solicitor should be taking out as they are not common ground factors, as there is no proof of it.

would i be right in saying that the sentencing saying he was waving the knife at passing motorists should be taken out as that is the opinion of the police officer?

also the comment by the magistrate should be taken out

is there anything else?
would be a real help

[factor-fiction]

When you say 'sentencing' I assume you mean 'sentence' and when you say ''should be taking out" I assume you mean taken out.
I suggest you follow Barmaid's line of argument. I'm no legal expert but I'm not sure I agree with your analysis.