Man charged with knife and drug possession following Margate stop and search

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A man has been charged with possessing a knife in a public place following a stop-and-search in Margate.

Kieran Martin, 26, of no fixed address, was arrested in Marine Terrace at around 12.45pm on Friday,January 31.

He has since been charged with possession of a scythe-type curved knife and possession of cannabis.

Mr Martin was bailed to appear before Margate magistrates on Tuesday, March 3.