Gerald Taylor became angry after advisors said he could be axed . The 40-year - old had attended an appointment at the Job Centre . He smashed the windows with hammer and said they could be torched . Disarmed by a stand - by but then pulled out the kitchen knife . Taylor has 59 previous convictions , including for burglary and arson . He was jailed for 42 weeks after pleading guilty to threatening behaviour , criminal damage and possessing a bladed article .
Gerald Taylor became angry after advisors said payments could be axed . The 40-year-old had attended an appointment at Fleetwood Job Centre . He smashed two windows with hammer and said centre should be torched . Disarmed by a passer-by but then pulled out the kitchen knife . Taylor has 59 previous convictions , including for burglary and arson . He was jailed for 42 weeks after pleading guilty to threatening behaviour , criminal damage and possessing a bladed article .