Teen charged after being found with knife in Scunthorpe

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with being in possession of an offensive weapon

Author: Grace O'HarePublished 2nd Jul 2025

A teenager has been charged, after being found with what is thought to be a knife by police in Scunthorpe.

Officers from the Armed Response Unit responded to reports of a person with a suspected weapon on Monday night (30 June).

The 16-year-old boy has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon and will appear in court at a later date.

He cannot be named for legal reasons.

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