A TEENAGER who was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon has been charged with the offence.

The 19-year-old was arrested by officers from Runcorn's proactive team on Halton Lodge Avenue on Thursday after being found in possession of this knife.

 Marc Steele, of Halton Lodge Avenue, has since been charged with possession of a knife in a public place.

He has been released on bail and is due to appear at Warrington Magistrates' Court on August 7.