Serial offender Ryan Hill warned one frightened victim that he would use the blade if he didn't hand over money.
A knifeman carried out a series of late night robberies in Newmains as he targeted food delivery drivers and the occupants of a car.
Hill, 31, appeared from custody at Hamilton Sheriff Court this week. He admitted three robberies and two attempted robberies while the subject of three bail orders.Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.
"The driver gave him £60 and the accused said 'Do you want me to take your f****** motor?'. He reached inside the vehicle, took a packet of cigarettes and made off."One of the males had got out of the vehicle and was approached by Hill who demanded money, pointed a knife at his stomach and grabbed two bags he was carrying.
Ms Mathieson told the court: "Hill pointed the knife towards his stomach, demanded money and said 'I'll f****** use this just now'.
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