A MAN has been charged after police were called to reports a man had been seen in possession of a knife.

Officers attended Fairfield Road, in Dentons Green, shortly before 3pm on Friday, May 17.

A police spokeswoman said they received reports a man had been seen in possession of a knife.

She confirmed a 49-year-old suspect has since been charged.

Gareth Conqueror, of Mallory Grove, Laffak, was charged with possession of a knife/sharp pointed article in a public place.

He was bailed and is due to appear in court on the charge on Monday, June 24.

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A Merseyside Police spokeswoman said: "We were called to Fairfield Road at 2.50pm on Friday, May 17, to reports a male had been seen in possession of a knife.

"Gareth Conqueror, 49, of Mallory Grove, St Helens, has been charged with possession of a knife/sharp pointed article in a public place.

"He was bailed to appear in court on June 24."