A man has been charged with weapons offences after allegedly being found with a knuckle duster and knives.

Lee Dyton, 35, is accused of threatening a woman on Friday evening as well as being in possession of the weapons in public.

Dyton, of no fixed abode, has also been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm, intentional strangulation and making threats to kill.


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A Sussex Police spokesman said officers were called to Ashacre Lane, Worthing, on Friday evening after a woman in her 30s reported being threatened by a man. Dyton was arrested nearby shortly after.

He appeared at Crawley Magistrates Court on Monday, December 11, also charged with engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour and possession of cannabis.

He was remanded in custody to appear at a court to be confirmed on January 8.