A child has been caught with a 'blade' in a busy North Lanarkshire town.

Cops from Cumbernauld's local policing team engaged with a group of youngsters in the Kilsyth area on Friday, September 27.

Following that, officers say one of the youths was allegedly found to be in possession of a lock-back knife.

They have since been charged and reported to the Scottish Children's Reporter.


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A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: On September 27, 2024, officers from Cumbernauld local policing team engaged with a group of youths in the Kilsyth area.

"A youth was found to be in possession of a lock-back knife.

"The youth has been charged and will be reported to the Scottish Children’s Reporter.