A TEENAGER has been arrested after being found behind bushes with a knife.

Officers on patrol in Above Bar Street followed a group of youths into Palmerston Park at around 4.20pm on Sunday. 

One boy was found behind bushes where he was detained.

Officers arrested the 15-year-old from Southampton.

They seized a large knife and a sheath, as well as cannabis. 

He has been released on bail while enquiries continue. 

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