A woman threatened to "cut someone up" if they got too close during coronavirus lockdown.
Julia Harris was seen with a pair of scissors in Totterdown, Bristol Crown Court heard.
Harris was heard telling someone: "Stay two metres away or I'll cut you up," before she brandished the cutting tool, the court heard.
The 40-year-old, of Totterdown, pleaded guilty to possessing a blade and using threatening behaviour on April 13.
Judge James Patrick was due to pass sentence on her today (July 22).
But he deferred sentence to November 23.
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The case was not attended by a prosecutor from the Crown Prosecution Service and the judge has asked for an explanation as to why not.
He told Harris: "You are very lucky not to be going straight into custody.
"I'm going to give you a chance. No further offences, and back in front of me in four months' time on November 23.
"If you keep out of trouble I won't send you inside and make good progress with your existing order and I won't send you inside.
"Otherwise you are looking at prison. It is your choice."
