Suspected knife-carrier charged following police chase

Neighbourhood officers seized two knives after chasing down and arresting two teenagers they’d seen acting suspiciously.

Members of the Gedling north neighbourhood policing team were on patrol in Arnold town centre when they spotted the pair walking along Front Street around 2.40pm on Thursday (5 September).

The suspects ran off but were quickly chased down and detained by officers.

Searches were carried out which led to a small dagger being seized and another knife being recovered from a bin. A quantity of cannabis was also seized.

The two suspects – a 17-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy – were both taken into custody.

The 17-year-old, who can’t be named for legal reasons, was subsequently charged with possessing a knife in a public place.

He was later released, with strict bail conditions, and is next due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on 18 September.

The 15-year-old was arrested on suspicion of possessing a knife in a public place and possession of cannabis. He was released, with strict bail conditions, while inquiries continue.

Sergeant James Carrington, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Thanks to the instincts and awareness of the officers involved in this incident, we were able to take two knives off the streets while detaining two suspects.

“We are committed to doing everything we can to keep our communities safe.

"We will not tolerate people carrying knives and those who do will be appropriately dealt with.

"There is no excuse, and people should know they are more likely to become a victim of knife crime themselves if they choose to carry a knife.

“As shown on this occasion, by being out on proactive patrols and having eyes on the ground in targeted areas, our neighbourhood officers are able to spot suspicious behaviour that might otherwise be missed, which does also often lead us to other offending too.”