Pair in court charged with city centre weapon offences
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Two men have been charged with weapon offences after being arrested in Peterborough city centre on Monday night (13 February).
Police received a call from CCTV operators reporting a group of men with suspected weapons in Wheel Yard car park, behind Peterborough Cathedral, at about 10pm.
Armed officers attended and arrested four men aged 20, 41, 50 and 51.
The 20-year-old, from Plumstead, Greater London, has been charged with being in possession of an offensive weapon in a public place – namely a samurai sword, being in possession of a blade in a public place – namely a machete, and being in possession of an imitation firearm in a public place – namely a BB handgun.
The 41-year-old, from Peterborough, has been charged with being in possession of a blade in a public place – namely a meat cleaver.
Both men have been remanded in custody to appear at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court today (Wednesday).
The other two men have been released from police custody with no further action being taken.
Anyone with information or concerns about someone who carries a weapon can report to police online.