Man, 19, arrested after officers find knife during proactive patrol in Aldershot

A man has been arrested on suspicion of knife and drugs offences following a proactive patrol in Aldershot.

Officers were patrolling the town when they noticed a man run away from them on Perowne Street at around 4pm yesterday (13 June).

A short foot chase ensued and a man was arrested nearby. A knife was found, along with two phones which have been seized.

A 19-year-old man from Farnborough was arrested on suspicion of possessing a knife blade / sharp pointed article in a public place and being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug.

He remains in custody while our enquiries continue.