Man charged with offences including possession of a knife in a public place as part of investigation into incident at military barracks in Aldershot

A man has been charged with offences including possession of a knife and dangerous driving as part of investigation into an incident at St Omer Barracks in Aldershot.

Police were called at 4:30pm on Saturday 8 March to reports that a man had attempted to enter the St Omer Barracks in Aldershot.

It was reported that the man had driven through the barriers before exiting the car, shouting at the guards and damaging the outside of the car with a knife.

Officers attended and, due to comments made by the man, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team also attended, but confirmed there was no explosive threat.

No one was hurt.

Jason Pellatt, 54, of no fixed abode was arrested and charged with the following:

• Possessing a knife in a public place
• Dangerous driving
• Assault of an emergency worker
• Affray

Pellatt was due to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates Court this morning (Monday 10 March). He has since been sectioned.

Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances, but at this time, it is not being treated as a terrorism related incident.