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Man found with 12-inch blade down trousers in Great Barr

A man was found with a 12-inch knife down his trousers after being searched by police in Great Barr.

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The blade found down the man's trousers in Great Barr. Photo: Force Response

Police stopped and searched a man wearing gardening gloves in the early hours of this morning.

They found the blade and arrested the man.

Force Response tweeted saying: "Response Team C Newtown - proactive patrols in Great Barr male stopped wearing gardening gloves in the early hours of the morning #BURGLARY . When searched found to have a massive weapon in his trousers a 12 inch blade. Male now in custody @WMPolice @WestMidsPCC @PerryBarrWMP."

West Midlands Police has been approached to comment.

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