Man charged with carrying knives in park at Kirkintilloch

A man was arrested in the early hours of today (Friday, February 21) in a Kirkintilloch park for allegedly carrying two knives.

He was charged for being in possession of offensive weapons and drugs.

Police had received a call about a disturbance at the park at Merkland.

They allegedly recovered a metal pole, two knives and drugs from the man who allegedly verbally abused the police officers as he was charged with the offences.