Three men charged with weapons offenses in West Midlands raids linked to anti-knife crime effort.

West Midlands Police have charged three men with weapons offenses following searches during Project Guardian patrols. A 17-year-old was bailed after a knuckle duster was found in Dudley, while two men, aged 18 and 20, were charged with knife possession after a zombie knife was seized in Chelmsley Wood. A 27-year-old was charged with carrying a lock knife in Handsworth and remanded in custody. The arrests were part of a targeted effort to reduce knife crime and youth violence. Authorities are urging the public to report suspicious activity via 101 or Crimestoppers.