He has been sentenced to 18 months in prison

A Skegness man has been jailed after admitting multiple drug, weapon possession and traffic offences, Lincolnshire Police have said.

“Ricky O’Mahony, 42, of no fixed address, appeared at Lincoln Crown Court on Thursday 5 November where he was sentenced to 18 months in prison for five offences committed on 7 September,” a force spokesperson explained. The offences were:

Possession of a controlled drug of class B – cannabis
Dangerous driving
Failure to provide a specimen for analysis
Use of a motor vehicle on a road without third party insurance
Driving a motor vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a licence

“And possession of a knife blade / sharp pointed article in a public place on 23 May,” the spokesperson added.

“He was also disqualified from driving for 30 months, effective from 9 September 2026. Before he can legally drive again, he must pass an extended driving test. He must also pay a victim surcharge of £187.”