Operation Reacher responded to reports of a male being in possession of knife on Central Avenue yesterday afternoon.
Police say that on their arrival the male had already made off but after an area search and a brief chase the male was located, still in possession of the knife.
A spokesperson said:
‘He was swiftly arrested and taken to custody where he has been charged for the offence.
‘Another example of great team work between concerned members of the public and the police
‘Lets keep it going and get these weapons off our streets.’




