A TEENAGER has been arrested after he was found with a kitchen knife as police responded to intelligence about an organised fight in Horsham.

Officers acting on information attended Horsham Park in Hurst Road, Horsham, around 7.00pm on Thursday, May 13, where they spotted a boy believed to be involved in the planned brawl.

Police approached the teenager and identified themselves, at which point he attempted to run off, but he was caught following a short foot chase.

He was searched and found to have a kitchen knife.

The 15-year-old, from Crawley, was subsequently arrested and charged with possession of a bladed article in public and has been released on bail with conditions to appear before Worthing Youth Court on May 27.

Following this, police issued a 48-hour dispersal order in order to prevent any further incidents.

Sergeant Scott Walters, who leads Operation Dozen, a dedicated policing operation which aims to combat violence and antisocial behaviour across West Sussex, said: “We will continue to carry out proactive patrols, acting on intelligence and working closely with partners, in order to prevent violence in our communities.

“However, we need the community’s support and help to tackle this unacceptable behaviour, and there are many ways you can report matters of concern either to us online or by calling 101.

“You can also report it via Crimestoppers or Fearless anonymously.”