Haddington police charge 13-year-old in connection with knife possession

Local police officers involved in an ongoing partnership initiative with East Lothian Council to tackle anti-social behaviour and disorder have charged a 13-year-old boy in connection with the possession of a bladed weapon.
By Caitlyn Dewar
Published 3rd Jul 2020, 14:34 BST
Updated 3rd Jul 2020, 14:35 BST
An partnership initiative with East Lothian Council to tackle anti-social behaviour and disorder is ongoing.An partnership initiative with East Lothian Council to tackle anti-social behaviour and disorder is ongoing.
An partnership initiative with East Lothian Council to tackle anti-social behaviour and disorder is ongoing.

The knife was recovered in Market Street in Haddington on Wednesday 1 July, and a report will be submitted to the Children's Reporter.

East Lothian Police are aware of community concerns around anti-social behaviour and disorder and want to reassure people that they remain committed to tackling the issue.

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In a statement on their Facebook, a spokesperson for East Lothian Police said: “It is a criminal offence to carry a knife and doing so can have tragic consequences. It is vital that, if you know someone is carrying a knife or a weapon, you report this to a person of authority.

“You have a responsibility not to be a bystander in your community. Young people are encouraged to tell to a parent, teacher, youth worker, police or any trusted adult if they have information about a person carrying a weapon.”