Police have charged a man after reports of someone carrying a knife in Hatfield.
Rufaro Andrew, 29, of Pond Croft, Hatfield, is charged with possessing a knife or bladed article after an incident on Wednesday, September 9.
Police received reports of a man seen with a knife at around 4pm near the Asda store.
Officers traced the suspect to St Albans Road West and stopped and searched him.
A knife was recovered and the suspect was arrested.
Andrew is due to appear at St Albans Magistrates’ Court on Friday, October 30.
Sergeant Martin Field said: "This incident demonstrates the importance of reporting concerns to us and I would like to thank the member of the public for making the call.
"As a result, a weapon is now off the streets of Hatfield and a suspect will be dealt with through the court process."
Anyone who suspects someone is carrying a knife can report it online at herts.police.uk/report, via web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or by calling 101.
You can also give information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org.
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