POLICE today (January 24) charged Genus Zanzibar, 39, with two offences relating to weapons being carried in a public place following an incident at Thames Road, Walney, on Wednesday 22 January 2014.

Zanzibar will appear before Furness and Districts Magistrates Court on Friday 24th January 2014.

Police would like to thank the public for their patience and co-operation at the time of the incident, and their subsequent assistance with our enquires.