A teenager has been charged with having a large knife in public.

Sussex Police said they were called to a disturbance in Bilsham Road, Yapton, at around 7pm on June 12.

Police said three people were seen to be offering drugs and a large knife was seen.

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Officers attended and three teenagers were arrested.

A 15-year-old boy from Yapton was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a class A drug, and a 16-year-old boy from Yapton was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a class B and class C drug, and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

They have both been released on bail pending further enquiries.

Sussex Police said a 16-year-old boy from Bognor was also arrested and charged with having a knife in a public place.

He is due to appear before Worthing Youth Court on August 29 for a plea hearing.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said: "Sussex Police and local partners continue to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in Barnham and Yapton.

"We encourage those affected by anti-social behaviour in Yapton or Barnham via 101 or online quoting Op Precinct. Always dial 999 in an emergency."