Male charged for knife possession in St Helens

A 17-year-old male has been charged following an arrest in St Helens on Saturday (16 February 2019).

An officer on patrol in Church Square sighted three males in St Helens bus station acting suspiciously.

One was detained and a kitchen knife, cannabis and a small hammer were found following a search.

The 17-year-old male, from Sutton Leach, was charged with possession of a blade in a public place and possession of a Class B drug (cannabis).

He was released on bail to appear at Liverpool Youth Court on 5 March 2019.