A teenager reportedly carrying a seven-inch knife has been charged and is due to appear in court.

Police arrested the 17-year-old by in Granville Road, Gillingham on Saturday morning.

He was taken into custody on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon after the blade was recovered by officers.

He was later charged and also for alleged further offences of resisting a constable in the commission of their duties and assaulting an emergency worker.

The boy, who can't be named for legal reasons was bailed and is due to attend Medway Magistrates' Court on December 20.