Man charged and knife seized in Wolverhampton

A 20-year-old has been charged with possessing a knife

Author: Grace O'HarePublished 3rd Apr 2025

West Midlands police have charged a 20-year-old man after officers seized a knife in Ettingshall.

Specialist Guardian Taskforce teams carried out a search after spotting suspicious activity in Victor Close on Thursday afternoon (27 March).

During a search, a knife was seized.

A 20-year-old has been charged with possessing a knife in a public place and bailed to appear at Dudley Magistrates Court next week.

In a statement, the force said: " Tackling serious youth violence remains a high priority for us here in Wolverhampton."

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