Peterborough man admits possession of knife on main city road after call from concerned resident

A Peterborough man has admitted possessing a knife in public after a resident contacted police due to their concern.

By Stephen Briggs

Published 20th Jan 2022, 10:59 BST

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Police were called at about midday on Friday (14 January) with reports that 50-year-old Earl Allen was walking down Oundle Road in Woodston holding a large kitchen knife.

Officers located Allen and arrested him on suspicion of possession of a knife in a public place.

He was later charged and remanded to appear in court the following day (Saturday 15 January) where he admitted the offence.

Allen, of Oundle Road, was released on court bail to appear at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court for a pre-sentencing hearing on 3 February.

Anyone with information about someone who carries a knife is urged to report it to police online at https://bit.ly/3AnIfSh.