Corby boy in court over knuckle duster and machete incident

A Corby teen who was arrested in the town centre allegedly carrying a machete and a knuckle duster has appeared before magistrates.

The 17-year-old local boy – who appeared before the youth court in Wellingborough so cannot be named – was arrested in New Post Office Square on March 2.

It’s alleged police officers seized from him a machete, a knuckle duster and a quantity of cannabis.

No plea was recorded and he was bailed to appear again next month.