West Bromwich man, 20, charged with weapon and drug offences

A man has been charged after patrolling police officers recovered a knife in Sandwell.

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Rasharn Russell, aged 20, from West Bromwich, has been charged with possession of a knife and possession of class B drugs.

He is due to appear at Dudley Magistrates Court next month.

It comes after West Midlands Police officers spotted suspicious activity on Adelaide Avenue, West Bromwich on Friday, March 20 afternoon. Following searches, officers recovered a machete underneath a vehicle.

If you have information or concerns about gang activity, drugs or violent crime, please contact West Midlands Policeby calling 101, or 999 in an emergency.