Boy suspected of carrying a knife is bailed after being arrested by armed police on Albert Road in Southsea

A boy who was arrested by armed police after a group were spotted with knives in Southsea has been bailed.

The 15-year-old was arrested near the Kwiki Mart in Albert Road on Wednesday night. Police had been sent to the area after being called about three males with knives going into and leaving a block of flats in Villiers Road.

The call-out was at about 7.20pm on Wednesday and the boy was held just over an hour later. He was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. A knife was found in the area.

Hampshire Constabulary has confirmed that he has been bailed with conditions until Wednesday, December 9 while enquiries continue.