Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 31st July 2024, at 23:00hrs
A large Police response descended on Eastbank Street last night after reports of a man in possession of a knife.
Officers could be seen in footage shared online detaining a man shortly before 7pm.
In a statement released tonight, Merseyside Police said,
“We have charged a man with possession of an offensive weapon following an incident in Southport last night, Tuesday 30 July.
A report was received at 6.50pm that a man was seen with a knife on Eastbank Street.
Officers attended and a man was detained at around 6.55pm, and a knife was recovered.
Jordan Davies, 32, of Portland Street, Southport has been charged with Possession of a knife/blade/sharp pointed article in a public place.
Davies will appear at Wirral Adult Remand Court tomorrow, Thursday 1 August.
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