Boy arrested after police discover knife during stop and search in Peterborough
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A boy was arrested for allegedly carrying a knife in Peterborough.
At around 5.20pm yesterday (Thursday), officers stopped and searched a 17-year-old in Hanbury, Orton Goldhay, under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act.
Upon searching the boy in the street, a knife was found and seized.
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Hide AdHe was initially arrested but was subsequently de-arrested and attended Thorpe Wood Police Station for a voluntary interview, a police spokeswoman said.
She added: “A file is currently being prepared for the CPS.”