Man charged over drug and knife offences after arrest near Peterborough swimming pool

A man is due in court today (Friday 18 December) charged with knife and drug offences in Peterborough following a call from a member of the public.

Police were called at about 3pm yesterday afternoon with reports of a possible drug deal taking place near to the Regional Swimming Pool in the city centre.

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Peterborough Magistrates' Court

Reece Gordon, 25, of no fixed address, was arrested and has since been charged with being in possession of a knife in a public place and being in possession of cannabis.

He has been remanded in custody to appear at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court today.

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