Teen boy allegedly held with ammo, scissors at hospital charged

The police have charged a 14-year-old boy who was allegedly held with a bag containing ammunition and pairs of scissors while at a Corporate Area hospital.

He was charged on Tuesday with unauthorised possession of ammunition and unauthorised possession of an offensive weapon.

A court date for him is being finalised.

The Denham Town police report that about 4:30 p.m., the teen was assisted to the hospital and a bag in his possession was taken from him.

According to the police, his bag was searched and two rounds of ammunition and four pairs of scissors were discovered.

A report was made to the police and the teen was arrested and subsequently charged following a question-and-answer session in the presence of his attorney.

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