Totton teenager charged with weapon offences

18 year old Rio Hodgson was stopped by police at Hanger Farm Park

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 14th Feb 2025

A teenager from Totton has been charged with weapon offences, after a stop and search by police.

18 year old Rio Hodgson from Clydesdale Way was stopped by officers in the Hangar Farm Park area on Wednesday afternoon (12th February).

He's since been charged with possessing a bladed article in a public place and possession of an offensive weapon in a private place.

Hodgson has been bailed to appear at Southampton Magistrates Court on Wednesday 5th March.

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