Knuckle duster and lock knife seized and three men charged following Project Guardian patrols
A 17-year-old boy was arrested and three men have been charged with weapons offences after police found a knuckle duster and dangerous knives in searches.
West Midlands Police's Operation Guardian officers charged three men over the weekend as they continue their crackdown on anti-social behaviour and knife crime.
On Friday (February 27) officers conducted a stop and search on Tower Street, Dudley, after spotting suspicious activity taking place in the vicinity.
Officers quickly detained a 17-year-old boy, where they found a knuckle duster. He was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, and has since been bailed pending further enquiries.
On Sunday Project Guardian officers were patrolling on Bosworth Drive, Chelmsley Wood, when they stopped two men and recovered a zombie knife.
Iienin Abjiba, aged 18, from Fordbridge, and Brandon Eliker, aged 20, from Solihull, have now been charged with possession of a knife in a public place.
They were remanded into custody to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court today (March 2).
Also on Sunday, officers recovered a lock knife whilst patrolling on Soho Road.
Callum Doyle, aged 27, from Birmingham, was later charged with possession of a knife and was also remanded into custody to appear at the same court today.
A force spokesperson said: "Project Guardian is a specialist taskforce which tackles knife crime and youth violence.
"There is particular emphasis on reducing knife crime, through a range of tactics from plain-clothed operations to high visibility patrols and positive engagement with young people.
"If you see something suspicious in your area, get in touch with us by calling 101, or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to stay anonymous."
