Stockton: Teen arrested after stop and search finds knife and drugs

A boy, 16, was arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class B drug and possession of a bladed article after a stop search on Tarring Street, Stockton yesterday (May 10).

Officers from Stockton’s Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) carried out a stop search on two teenage boys before finding the items.

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Drugs, believed to be cannabis, and a knife were found during the search.

A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class B drug and possession of a bladed article after a stop search in Stockton.

"Officers from Stockton’s Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) carried out a stop search on two teenage boys on Tarring Street, Stockton on Wednesday 10th May.

"They recovered a quantity of drugs, believed to be cannabis, and a knife."

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The 16-year-old has been bailed pending further enquiries while a second teenager was reported for summons in connection with possessing a Class B drug.

If you have any information about criminal activity in your area, contact Cleveland Polic on 101.

Independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously online at https://orlo.uk/Xf17n or by phone on 0800 555 111.