A 16-year old boy, who was caught with a large kitchen blade an alley in Harrow, has pleaded guilty of possession of a knife.

The teenager, who was found with an 18cm blade, made his plea at Willesden Youth Court on Tuesday (June 27).

He was arrested by the force on Monday (June 26), after the Metropolitan Police was called out to youth-related anti-social behaviour in College Road.

Police now want to obtain a Criminal Behaviour Order for the youth.

A spokesman from the Metropolitan Police said: "[The teenager] pleaded guilty for possession of the knife and was released from the court to appear at a later date for sentencing.

"Greenhill Local Policing Team are working with Harrow Council and Hertfordshire Constabulary to obtain a Criminal Behaviour Order on the male concerned."

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