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Police were called to Southchurch Drive in Clifton

Armed police were called to a Nottingham suburb after officers received reports of a large knife. Police were called to Southchurch Drive, in Clifton town centre, at around 9pm on Tuesday (September 2).

When the Armed Response Officers arrived at a tram stop along the road, a large machete-style knife was found. A 15-year-old boy has since been charged with possessing a bladed article in a public place and is due to appear at Mansfield Magistrates Court on 24 September.

Inspector Chris Chell, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "We take all reports of weapons possession extremely seriously and will always respond quickly.

"On this occasion that rapid response allowed us to take a dangerous weapon off the streets, and to brin

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