A man has been charged with having a knife in a public place in Dartford.

On April 24, police patrols approached a “suspicious car” in Market Street.

The three occupants in the car were asked to get out of the vehicle by officers, however Kent Police have alleged that one of the three men tried to leave the scene on foot.

Officers stopped him and following a search, a man was arrested.

Police constables also seized a knife and a “quantity of suspected drugs.”

David Oborevwori, of Temple Hill in Dartford, was charged with possessing a bladed weapon and possession of cannabis.

The 19-year-old was bailed to appear before Medway Magistrates’ Court on May 31.

A spokesperson for Kent Police said: “A man has been charged with possessing a knife in a public place in Dartford.

“On Monday 24 April 2023, proactive patrols approached a suspicious car in Market Street.

“Officers asked the three occupants to get out of the vehicle, at which point one of the men sought to leave the scene on foot.

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“Police stopped him and following a search he was arrested.

“The constables also seized a knife and a quantity of suspected drugs.

“David Oborevwori, of Temple Hill, Dartford, was charged with possessing a bladed weapon and possession of cannabis.

“The 19-year-old was bailed to appear before Medway Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 31 May.”