Teenage boy arrested after police find large machete in Preston bin

By Sean Gleaves
Published 3rd Mar 2023, 15:10 BST
Updated 3rd Mar 2023, 15:13 BST
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A teenage boy was arrested after a machete was discovered during a stop and search in Preston.

Officers on patrol in New Hall Lane spotted a group of people “acting suspiciously” at around 7pm on Thursday night (March 2),

A large machete was later discovered after police searched a nearby bin.

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A 17-year-old boy was subsequently arrested on suspicion of possession of a knife.

A teenage boy was arrested after a large machete was discovered in Preston (Credit: Lancashire Police)A teenage boy was arrested after a large machete was discovered in Preston (Credit: Lancashire Police)
A teenage boy was arrested after a large machete was discovered in Preston (Credit: Lancashire Police)

He has since been released under investigation.

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Basic laws on knives and weapons

It’s illegal to use any knife or weapon in a threatening way.

It’s also illegal to:

- carry most knives or any weapons in public without a ‘good reason’

- sell most knives or any weapons to anyone under the age of 18

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The exception to these 2 rules are folding pocket knives that:

- have a cutting edge no longer than three inches

- are not lock knives (they do not have a button, spring or catch that you have to use to fold the knife)

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