Knife Wielding Teen Caught After Trying to Dodge Police in Nottingham
Youths Stopped in Top Valley
Police acting on a tip-off stopped a group of youths in Bestwood Park Drive, Top Valley, at around 4.30pm on Monday 21 March.
One Teen Runs, Another Nabbed with Kitchen Knife
After attempting to flee, one 16-year-old lad was caught. Police discovered he was carrying a kitchen knife.
Faced With Court and Conditional Bail
The unnamed 16-year-old has been charged with possession of a knife in a public place.
He’s been released on conditional bail and will appear at Nottingham Youth Court on 6 April.
Police Warn on Risks of Knife Crime
Sergeant David Hodson of Nottinghamshire Police said: “When people make the decision to carry a knife in public, they are placing themselves and others at considerable risk of serious harm.
“That’s why we work so hard every day to prevent our young people from taking such decisions in the first place.”
