Teenager arrested after found with large knife tucked into his waistband.

A 16 year old boy was arrested yesterday Thursday 9 March, after being found with a large knife tucked down the front of his waistband in Barking.

Barking Town Centre police officers were under taking proactive stop and searches on Station Parade when the boy was found with the weapon.

He has now been arrested by officers and another knife has been taken off our streets.

Great work by our officers!

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