A TEENAGER caught with a weapon at Southampton Central Railway Station has appeared in court.

Ryan Patrick Lacey was seen with an extendable baton when he was searched on October 25.

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The 18-year-old pleaded guilty to have an offensive weapon in a public place during a hearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court.

Lacey, of Arundel Road, Totton, was discharged conditionally for 12 months and ordered to pay £85 costs and £20 victim surcharge.

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