Man charged following Kirkby petrol bomb incident

The remains of a smashed petrol bomb were seized by police following reports of aggressive behaviour in Kirkby town centre.

Officers were called after reports a man was seen shouting at people and holding an unlit Molotov cocktail as well as a knife.

The incident took place in Urban Road, Kirkby in Ashfield, on Saturday (12 March 2022).

Andrew Freeman, aged 60, of Urban Road, Kirkby, has now been charged with possession of a bladed article and possession of a weapon, following the incident on Saturday, March 12.

He has been remanded in custody to appear in court next week.

Detective Sergeant Andrea Brown, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “There is absolutely no excuse for anyone to ever carry or be in possession of a petrol bomb.

“For obvious reasons, items of this nature can pose a substantial risk to anyone they come into contact with.

“Our officers have now seized this item and a man has been charged in connection with this incident.

“The investigation remains ongoing.”

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