Preston teenager arrested after weapons were found in a rucksack in Blackpool

Yesterday, Lancashire Police officers were out on foot patrol on Kent Road in Blackpool and were made aware of a male who had left a rucksack on a nearby road.

After locating the rucksack on Bethesda Road, officers discovered three machetes, an axe, and a lock knife inside.

Officers soon located the male and, when searched, he was found to be in possession of a lock knife.

The male, 17, from Preston, was arrested for possession of a bladed article and is currently in custody.