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Man slashes own throat in court after being handed four months jail term

West Yorkshire, England:  A man caused terror in court after slashing his own throat in court with a smuggled craft knife blade.

Gary Bell, 20, took the drastic action after being handed down a 16-week sentence from District Judge, Michael Fanning.          

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