A 13-year-old boy was arrested on Sunday (3rd April) when he was found carrying a machete in a Northfield street.
Officers from West Midlands Police’s Guardian Taskforce stopped the boy on Taysfield Road and recovered the machete. He was arrested and has been referred to a YOT (Youth Offending Team), where work will begin with the aim of preventing re-offending.
Project Guardian is a specialist taskforce which tackles knife crime and youth violence.
There is particular emphasis on reducing knife crime, through a range of tactics from plain-clothed operations to high visibility patrols and positive engagement with young people.
If you see something suspicious in your area, get in touch with West Midlands Police by calling 101, or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to stay anonymous.
