The student - who works at dessert shop Krispy Kreme - admitted that the knife belonged to him.
Officers noted a strong smell of cannabis from the trio and detained them.
Prosecutor Jessica McGowan said:"This ended in Attah running off towards St Enoch's Square and a foot chase ensued.
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