Peterborough man charged with possession of a knife after violence at city hotel

A man from Orton Goldhay has been charged following reports of threats and assault at a Peterborough hotel over the weekend.
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John Thompson, 36, was arrested on Saturday night (5 June) following incidents of violence at The Queensgate Hotel in Fletton Avenue.

He has since been charged with possession of a knife in a public place, affray and two counts of assault by beating.

Thompson, of Medworth, has been remanded in custody to appear at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court today (Monday 8 June).