Weapon seized and charges brought in Ramsgate

A teenage boy has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon following proactive work by beat officers in Ramsgate.

The swift charge forms just part of the ongoing work to tackle antisocial behaviour and knife crime across the district.

At approximately 10.10pm on Saturday 3 October 2026, Thanet Council CCTV operators reported suspicious activity on York Street to local officers. Patrols attended the scene where they detained and searched a teenage boy who was wearing a balaclava. Officers located and seized a Rambo knife in a sheath.

Charged

The 16 year old boy was arrested at the scene and was charged less than 24 hours later with possession of a bladed article. He will next attend Folkestone Magistrates' Court on 27 October 2026.

Ramsgate Beat Officer PC Ryan Brown said:

‘Kent Police is committed to tackling knife crime and those who chose to arm themselves with dangerous weapons can expect to be charged and placed before the court to answer for their actions. ‘Our team is determined to drive home the message to young people that carrying a knife is not acceptable and can often lead to them suffering serious injuries. We regularly work with partner agencies to engage with local children, inform them of the devastating consequences that knife crime can have and encourage them to make the right life choices.’