A JUDGE told an offender he would be amazed how many times a diagnosis of ADHD was used as an excuse for criminal behaviour, at the Isle of Wight Crown Court on Friday.
Scott George Parker, 18, of Whitepit Lane, had chased someone down the street while carrying two kitchen knives, and threatened his neighbours along the way.
He admitted possession of a knife in a public place, and two counts of using threatening or abusive words to cause harassment, alarm or distress, on the evening of March 14.
He was also in breach of a conditional discharge for a previous offence.