Two year wait for alleged knifeman

An alleged knifeman who was filmed being pinned down by a police officer kneeling on his neck must wait nearly two years for his trial, a court heard today (Mon). Marcus Coutain, 48, was arrested by police in Finsbury Park, north London after they stopped him and found a blade, prosecutors claim. Snaresbrook Crown Court heard witnesses recorded the incident in which Coutain is said to be shouting ‘get off my neck’ on 16 July this year. His barrister claimed…