Three boys, one aged 16 and two aged 15, have been charged

Three teenagers have been charged after threats were reportedly made to a shop worker by youngsters with machetes in Wednesfield.

West Midlands Police were alerted shortly after midday on Sunday, May 31, and following swift enquiries armed officers located and arrested three teenage boys.

Three boys, one aged 16 and two aged 15, have been charged with threatening a person with a blade in a public place.

They have been granted police bail with conditions to appear at Wolverhampton Magistrates Court on June 24.

A spokesperson from West Midlands Police said: “We know that our shops and local stores are a vital part of our communities and we are working hard to reduce retail crime and tackle knife violence.

“If you see something suspicious call 101, and in an emergency always call 999.

“Do you have information but don't want to say who you are? You can speak 100% anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”