Boy, 17, held on suspicion of knife and drug possession at railway station in Sutton Coldfield
A teenager was held on suspicion of drug possession and carrying a bladed weapon at Four Oaks Station, Sutton Coldfield
Ben Perrin
Police arrested a teen for carrying a knife at Four Oaks train station (Image: Google Streetview)
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A boy of 17 was arrested by police on suspicion of carrying a knife at a railway station.
The teenager was held on suspicion carrying a bladed weapon and drug possession at Four Oaks Station in Sutton Coldfield on Thursday, January 28.
West Midlands Police said its investigation was "ongoing."
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Taking to Twitter, British Transport Police (BTP) West Midlands posted: "A 17 year old youth was arrested at Four Oaks Station, Sutton Coldfield, yesterday afternoon for drug possession and carrying a bladed weapon. Investigation ongoing."
It followed a separate incident when two boys and two girls, aged between 15 and 16, were quizzed by officers at Birmingham New Street station in early hours of Wednesday, January 27.
"One found to be in possession of two knives and arrested. Others returned to parents/carers. Investigation and welfare inquiries ongoing," police said.
BTP officers ask if you have any information about about crime and/or criminals to please text 61016 or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Birmingham New Street Station