'This behaviour will not be tolerated': Police urge parents to check for knives after boy arrested in Lancashire

A boy was arrested for carrying a knife after youths were caught "causing a nuisance and swearing" outside a supermarket in Lancashire.
By Sean Gleaves
Published 6th Dec 2021, 20:05 BST
Updated 6th Dec 2021, 20:06 BST
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Onlookers called 999 after a group of kids were spotted "causing a nuisance" outside the Asda store in School Street, Darwen this evening (December 6).

One boy was arrested for possession of a bladed article after police arrived at the scene.

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He was sent to reflect on his behaviour at a detention centre, officers said.

Police issued a warning to parents after a boy was caught with a knife in Lancashire (Credit: Lancashire Police)Police issued a warning to parents after a boy was caught with a knife in Lancashire (Credit: Lancashire Police)
Police issued a warning to parents after a boy was caught with a knife in Lancashire (Credit: Lancashire Police)

A spokesman for Lancashire Police added: "This sort of behaviour will not be tolerated.

"Please ensure your children are behaving when in public and do not carry knives."

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