Man arrested in Birmingham by Guardian officers after knife and weapon found
A man was arrested in Birmingham city centre after being found in possession of a number of weapons.
Officers from the West Midlands Police Project Guardian taskforce stopped and search a man they spotted acting suspiciously near St Chad's tunnel on Thursday afternoon.
They found a baseball bat and a lock knife and arrested the 34-year-old man on suspicion of possession of a knife, and possession of an offensive weapon.
He was taken into custody where he remains for questioning.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "A man has been arrested after officers seized a baseball bat and a knife.
"Officers from our Guardian Taskforce were patrolling around Birmingham city centre yesterday (Thursday) afternoon, where they spotted a man acting suspiciously.
"Following a stop and search at St Chad’s tunnel, a baseball bat and a lock knife was found.
"The 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a knife, and possession of an offensive weapon.
"He remains in custody for questioning.
"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.
"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."