Man who attacked pensioner in sustained assault carried knife and pistol A MAN who attacked a pensioner in his own home also carried a pistol and a large knife. Matthew Smith, 23, of Milton Road, Waterlooville, was sentenced to eight years in prison yesterday (Thursday 28 January) at Portsmouth Crown Court for firearms and knife offences and an attempted robbery. He was sentenced for possession of a firearm without a certificate and possession of a knife in a public place in relation to an incident that took place in September 2019. On September 16, 2019, after a report from a member of the public, Smith was arrested by officers leaving Fratton train station after being found in possession of a pistol and a large knife. No-one was injured.