This knife was recovered by Barking and Dagenham police in Padnell Road, (Image: Barking and Dagenham MPS)
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with possession of a knife and class B drugs.
The youth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged with the two offences after being arrested by police in Padnell Road, Dagenham, on June 1 at 7.20pm.
He will appear at Barkingside Youth Court on June 21 after being bailed.
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