A teenager is due in court after being found in possession of a large knife.
Armed Response Officers were called to Southchurch Drive, Clifton, at about 9pm on Tuesday 2 September after a suspect was reportedly seen in possession of a knife.
Immediately after arriving at the scene, the officers challenged a young man waiting at the tram stop and ordered him to lay on the ground.
A subsequent search revealed a large machete style knife, which has now been seized.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with possessing a bladed article in a public place and is due to appear at Mansfield Magistrates’ Court on 24 September.
Inspector Chris Chell, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:
“We take all reports of weapons possession extremely seriously and will always respond quickly.
“On this occasion that rapid response allowed us to take a dangerous weapon off the streets, and to bring a suspect safely into custody.”
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