Knife found after fight involving seven youngsters in Codsall
Police found a knife after responding to reports of a fight in the street in Codsall.
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Officers were called to Ringhills Road at around 6.30pm yesterday (April 1) when after reports of a group of about seven people fighting.
The group ran off when they saw the officers but three of them were found in the area and searched, leading to the discovery of a knife.
The knife was seized and officers made sure no one was injured. The teenager carrying the knife was detained and he will be questioned as part of an ongoing investigation.
PC Thomas Evans from the South Staffordshire local policing team (LPT), said: “Stopping people from carrying knives and taking robust action against those responsible for high-harm offences is a major priority for us in Staffordshire.
“Thankfully no one was hurt in this incident but carrying a knife puts lives at risk, including the life of the person carrying it.
“It’s vital we continue encouraging parents and guardians to speak to their children about the dangers of carrying a knife and the impact it can have on them and the people they love.
“We’re continuing to respond to reports of violence as robustly as possible in Staffordshire and to make sure we do everything possible to protect the communities we serve each day.”
To report someone carrying a knife, call 999.
