Man charged after being found in possession of 'potentially lethal' knife on Sheffield street
Officers from the Parson Cross and Southey Green Team arrested the 32-year-old man on Southey Green Road this afternoon.
The man remains in police custody having been charged with possession of the knife in a public place.
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Hide AdHe has subsequently been remanded in custody to appear before court tomorrow.
A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said: "We do not and will not tolerate knife crime in our community and will continue to tackle criminality that presents potentially grave and serious consequences.
"Remember - the law is clear - if you choose to carry a weapon, you put your future in danger.
"Please play your part in reducing knife crime by reporting people you know or suspect may be carrying a weapon illegally.
"Call us on 101 or if you don't wish to call the police please ring Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 and give information about crime anonymously."