Man arrested as police allegedly find knuckleduster in cloned van during stop and search
A man has been arrested after a stop and search which allegedly involved a cloned van and an offensive weapon.
West Midlands Police arrested a man after stopping a van during a routine stop and search in the Brierley Hill area.
During the search, West Midlands Police found that the driver only had a provisional license and no insurance, and the van was being driven on false plates.
During the stop and search a knuckle duster was also discovered.
West Midlands Police said on X: "On patrol, we have stopped this cloned van. During a stop & search, we located a knuckle duster.
"The van was on false plates as the driver had only a provisional licence & no insurance. We arrested him on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon & seized the van."
West Midlands Police have been approached for more information.
