Man charged with weapons offences in Chester

Monday, 27 July 2026 17:15

Officers have charged a man with weapons offences following an incident in Chester.

Owen O’Sullivan was arrested at around 9.50pm on Thursday 23rd July in the Christleton Road area of Chester.

The 22-year-old has since been charged with possession of a knife in a public place and using threatening words/behaviour likely to cause alarm.

O’Sullivan, of Christleton Road in Chester, appeared at Crewe Magistrates’ Court on Saturday 25th July, where he was released on bail to appear at the same court on Tuesday 11th August.

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Man charged with weapons offences in Chester

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