A 14-year-old boy from Bicester was arrested and charged with possessing an offensive weapon.
He was arrested by plain-clothed neighbourhood officers at Bicester North railway station, Buckingham Road, at about 12.10pm yesterday after a youth was seen playing with a multi-tool that had a knife on it.
He was charged with possession of an offensive weapon and bailed to appear before Banbury Youth Court on September 4.
Bicester East neighbourhood officer PC Richie Iwanoff said: "People carrying knives will not be tolerated. If you choose to carry a knife you should expect to be arrested and put before the courts.
"This boy is facing a hard lesson; it is a strong message to anyone else that chooses to carry a weapon. That includes those who feel they need one to protect themselves: it can very easily be used against you and you are putting yourself in danger."
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