Councillor Burke Faces Knife Charge | Manchester News

A Reform UK councillor, William Burke, 67, is facing charges after being caught with a knife in public—though the charge was downgraded from “offensive weapon” to “bladed article.” He pleaded not guilty in court, and while his legal team didn’t argue at this stage, the case has sparked public interest given his political role. Trial is set for September 29 at Minshull Street Crown Court, with Burke currently on unconditional bail.

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