Birmingham man, 31, due in court charged with weapons offence in Lichfield

A man is due to appear in court having been charged with a weapon offence in Lichfield.

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James Meakin, aged 31, of Birmingham, has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

It follows an incident in Lichfield city centre on Friday, February 13.

The man remains in custody as police continue their enquiries
A man is due to appear in court having been charged with a weapon offence in Lichfield

He has been placed on conditional police bail ahead of a hearing due at Cannock Magistrates Court on March 4.