A 24-year-old man from Southampton has been charged with possession of a knife in a public place after police recovered the weapon during a stop in Derby Road on Wednesday evening.
Police Stop In Southampton
Officers stopped Amar Ahmed, of College Place, Southampton, at around 6.30pm on 22 April after spotting suspicious behaviour. The police search uncovered a knife blade or a sharply pointed article.
Charge And Court Appearance
Following enquiries, Ahmed was charged on 23 April with possession of a knife in a public place. He has since been remanded in custody ahead of his appearance at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on 24 April.