Eagle eyed members of the public in Blackpool altered police to a rucksack that was later found to contain offensive weapons, a man was later arrested and taken into custody.
Lancashire Police said, “Yesterday, officers were out on foot patrol on Kent Road in Blackpool and were made aware of a male who had left a rucksack on a nearby road.
After locating the rucksack on Bethesda Road, officers discovered three machetes, an axe, and a lock knife inside.
Officers soon located the male and, when searched, was found in possession of a lock knife. He was arrested for possession of a bladed article. The male, 17, from Preston, is currently in custody.
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