A MAN has been convicted for posession of a knuckle duster in Reading town centre.

Dion Marshall, 31, of Beech Road, Reading, was found guilty following a two day trial at Reading Crown Court on Friday, October 30.

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He was arrested for an unrelated offence on Friar Street, Reading, on November 3, 2019, when he was taken into custody and found with a weapon, namely a knuckle duster, in his jacket pocket.

It was disguised as a key ring, but could still cause harm if used.

Marshall was charged on February 6, and has been bailed to appear at Reading Crown Court for sentencing on December 9.

Investigating officer PC Marcus Bridger-Wilkinson, of the Reading Stronghold team, said: “The weapon that officers located in Marshall’s jacket pocket had the potential to cause significant injury had it been used.

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“Thames Valley Police will not tolerate the carrying of any weapons in a public place, and I am pleased that he has been convicted of this offence.

“I would remind anybody who thinks that it is acceptable to carry a weapon that officers can stop and search individuals if they have reasonable grounds to do so, and we will work tirelessly to ensure weapons are kept off the streets of our communities.”