Daventry teenager pleads guilty to possession of a blade after police find him with 45cm zombie knife

The teenager was arrested in Daneholme Avenue, Daventry.placeholder image
The teenager was arrested in Daneholme Avenue, Daventry.

A Daventry teenager has appeared in court after police found him in possession of a knife.

John Loveridge, of Admirals Way, appeared at Northampton Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (May 15) after he was arrested on Tuesday (May 14).

The 18-year-old pleaded guilty to possession of a knife in a public place.

Police say they received a 999 call about a man concealing a weapon. Officers recovered of a 45cm zombie knife and arrested Loveridge in Daneholme Avenue.

Loveridge was released on bail ahead of sentencing on June 21.

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