Man charged with carrying offensive weapon in Portsmouth

A man has been charged for walking around Portsmouth carrying a large knife.

Lee Ryder, 52, of Temple Street, Portsmouth, has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon.

It comes after officers received reports of a man seen carrying a large knife in April Square, just before 7pm on Sunday (April 5).

Lee Ryder is due to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates Court on April 21.

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