A TEENAGER from Clacton has been charged with carrying a knife and assualting a police officer in the early hours of Friday April 30.

The 17-year-old was was arrested in London Road at 12.15am and charged with possessing a knife in a public place.

He was also charged with assaulting a police officer in the execution of his duty.

The teenager was bailed to appear at Harwich Youth Court on May 12.