Police are hunting for a man caught with a weapon and drugs at a railway station.

Lucky Mahlalela is wanted by the British Transport Police (BTP) after failing to appear at Brighton Magistrates Court for sentencing on Thursday, July 25.

The 21-year-old was due to be sentenced after being charged with possession of an offensive weapon and possession of a class B drug following an incident at Brighton railway station on July 28, 2023.

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Officers said they have made “extensive attempts” to try and find Mahlalela but have so far been unable to trace him.

Police are looking for Lucky Mahlalela after he failed to attend courtPolice are looking for Lucky Mahlalela after he failed to attend court (Image: BTP)

His whereabouts are unknown but he has links to Crawley.

A spokesman for the BTP said: “Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Mahlalela is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 306 of 28/07/23.

“You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”