Male, 17, arrested on suspicion of possession of a knife blade in a public place

A 17-year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a knife blade in a public place.

Matrix officers were called to Berkley Street in Toxteth at around 11pm last night, Thursday 31 October, following reports of a male in possession of a knife. There is no suggestion the knife was used.

Following a search of the area a male was detained and searched.

Officers recovered a large machete, together with bags containing brown and white power.

The 17-year-old was arrested on suspicion of possession of a knife blade in a public place and two counts of possession of a controlled drug Class A (crack cocaine and heroin).

He is currently in custody.

If you have any information about people storing and using knives to cause fear and harm in Merseyside, call Merseyside Police on 101 or contact our social media desk @MerPolCC on X or 'Merseyside Police Contact Centre' on Facebook. You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information Always call 999 in an emergency.