Man charged with possession of cocaine and meat cleaver

A 24-year old Worthing man has been charged with possession of cocaine and possession of an eight-inch meat cleaver, police have said.

Jake Reed, of no fixed address, was arrested in Fastnet Way, Littlehampton, and appeared before Crawley Magistrates on Thursday (February 16).

Police said he was arrested on Wednesday (February 15) on suspicion of possessing a class A drug with intent to supply and possession of a bladed article in a public place after being stopped by police.

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According to police, he was remanded in custody to appear before Lewes Crown Court on Thursday March 16.

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