A man has been charged with being in possession of a knife following a series of incidents in Hellesdon. 

Following reports of a theft from a shop in Drayton High Road and a subsequent altercation in the car park, a man was arrested and taken to Aylsham police station for questioning on Thursday, September 29.

He was released on bail while further enquiries were made. 

Leon Bello, aged 31, of Station Road, Aylsham, has been charged with affray, theft, and two counts of possessing a bladed knife.

He is due to appear at Norwich Magistrates’ court on Friday, April 14.