A man armed with a machete who was involved in a stand-off with police was “blackout drunk”, Magistrates’ Court heard yesterday.The court heard that Russell Robinson had gone to his office at the Lorraine Rest Home in Warwick and noticed the door had been forced.He found Dimetri Robinson, who is not related, inside the office and armed with a machete.The defendant told Mr Robinson: “If you call the police, I’ll chop you with this machete.”Dimetri Robinson left the rest home before Russell Robinson called the police.Officers later found the defendant on Middle Road in Warwick with the machete in his hand.A brief stand-off between Robinson and police ended when he was arrested for possession of a bladed article in public.The incident happened on November 11.Robinson, 40, from Warwick, pleaded guilty to possession of the machete in public and threatening Russell Robinson.He told magistrate Tyrone Chin that he was “blackout drunk” at the time and had no recollection of the incident.He added: “I need help, your Worship, I’m tired of this.“I’ve seen what drinking does to me. It makes me do stupidness.”Mr Chin remanded Robinson in custody for a social inquiry report and a drug assessment.The case was adjourned until January 5.• It is The Royal Gazette’s policy not to allow comments on stories regarding court cases. As we are legally liable for any slanderous or defamatory comments made on our website, this move is for our protection as well as that of our readers.