Nottingham: Third teenager charged over knife confrontation

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Footage of the confrontation in Nottingham city centre had emerged online

A third teenager has been charged over a knife confrontation in Nottingham city centre.

Nottinghamshire Police went to Weekday Cross at about 12:30 GMT on 31 January over reports of knives being wielded.

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with possession of a blade or sharply pointed article in a public place.

No injuries were reported and two other suspects have both admitted affray and threatening a person with a blade in a public place.

Jordan Bazuna and Jack Bolton, both 18, admitted the charges at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.

Bazuna, of Constance Street, New Basford, and Bolton, of Parkdale Road, Bakersfield, are due to be sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court on 28 February.

The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates' Court later.

A 17-year-old girl, arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of assisting an offender, has been released on conditional bail while police inquiries continue.

Another 17-year-old boy and 16-year-old boy who were arrested have also been released on conditional police bail.

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