Teenager found with large kitchen knife and metal spanner on Portland

A group of teenagers were discovered by officers inside the public toilets at Easton Gardens

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 2nd Nov 2022

A teenager has been arrested after being found with a large kitchen knife and a metal spanner on Portland.

Officers found a group of teenagers inside the public toilets in Easton Gardens on Monday afternoon.

One of the group was detained for a stop and search.

A spokesperson for Weymouth and Portland Police said:

"Due to the presence of drug paraphernalia, one male was detained for a stop and search. During the stop and search, a metal Spanner and a large Kitchen Knife were located. The male was subsequently arrested."

A 19-year-old man's been charged with possessing an offensive weapon in a public place.

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