Man charged with possession of offensive weapon following Walsall arrest
A man was arrested and charged with a number of offences after being stopped by neighbourhood police officers in Walsall.
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Mohammed Hussain was arrested on Friday afternoon at The Arcade in Walsall town centre by officers from St Matthew’s neighbourhood team.
The 45-year-old, of no fixed abode, was charged with possession of an offensive weapon and theft, as well as two public order offences and witness intimidation, and was due to appear at Wolverhampton Magistrates Court on Monday.
No details are yet available of Hussain's appearance in court.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "A man is due to appear in court today (Mon) charged with possession of an offensive weapon and theft following an arrest in Walsall town centre.
"Mohammed Hussain, aged 45, of no fixed abode, was due to appear at Wolverhampton Magistrates Court.
"Hussain is also charged with two public order offences and witness intimidation.
"It follows an arrest by officers from St Matthew’s neighbourhood team on Friday afternoon.
"They carried out patrols in Walsall town centre where they made the arrest at The Arcade."
