Teenager Charged Over Making Threats With Bladed Article in Wolverhampton

A 17-year-old is charged. He allegedly made threats with a machete in Wolverhampton. The incident led to his arrest and a court appearance.

A teenager faces charges for allegedly making threats with a blade in a public area. Police arrested the 17-year-old, and he is now in custody. He appeared in court on February 5.

The incident happened in Wolverhampton. Police received a report about a male with a machete on Monday afternoon, February 3.

Police arrested the teen on suspicion of making threats with a blade in a public place. The initial machete sighting was reported on Merrick Road in Wednesfield, Wolverhampton. Later, police clarified that the incident occurred on Stowheath Lane, near East Park, about three miles from Merrick Road.

The police charged the 17-year-old with making threats with a blade in public. He also faces a charge for possessing cannabis.

He went to court on Wednesday for his first hearing. The initial report mentioned a male with a machete on Monday afternoon at Stowheath Lane in Wolverhampton.

Police shared data from a national agency covering late 2023 to late 2024, indicating that knife crime decreased by 6% within West Midlands Police’s area.

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