Doncaster Police find loaded cross bow and machete after stopping a car

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Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 17th Oct 2024

Police in Doncaster say they found machetes, a loaded crossbow and a knife after stopping a car that was being driven at excessive speed.

Officers say they made the discovery near to the city centre on Tuesday night.

A 29-year-old man has since been arrested and charged with two counts of possession of a knife in a public place, one count of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, driving a vehicle without a licence and using a vehicle without insurance.

A Police statement said:

"Officers in Doncaster have recovered machetes, a crossbow and a knife after ordering a vehicle being driven at excessive speeds to stop and be searched.

"Around 9.53pm on Tuesday night (15 October), officers stopped a black Mercedes in Stewart Street, near Doncaster city centre.

"A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of a number of offensive and dangerous weapons, including a loaded crossbow on the back seat, two machetes in the front footwell and a small combat knife.

"A 29-year-old man has since been arrested and charged with two counts of possession of a knife in a public place, one count of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, driving a vehicle without a licence and using a vehicle without insurance."

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