A MAN has admitted being in possession of a five-inch hunting knife at a Leigh shopping centre.

Appearing before Wigan and Leigh Magistrates’ Court, Carl Crosby also admitted possessing items including a balaclava, saw and torch at Parsonage Retail Park in August.

The 54-year-old, of Hope Carr Lane, was remanded on bail to reappear for sentencing on February 20.