The suspect will appear at court in October. Picture: Ellena Cruse (Image: Archant)
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon in Ilford.
Police were called to a shop on Green Lane on Monday, September 24, to reports of criminal damage and threats made to staff.
A 16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested and charged on the same day.
He will appear at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on Monday, October 15
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