A MAN from Milton Keynes has been convicted of a knife offence after he was found with a weapon.

Femi Adio, 19, of Blanchland Circle, Milton Keynes, pleaded guilty at Milton Keynes Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, July 5.

On Monday, July 4, officers received reports of a burglary in Loughton and located a car nearby.

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They carried out a Stop and Search, and Adio was detained after officers found he was carrying a four-inch knife.

Following his arrests, he was charged in the early hours of Tuesday, July 5 before appearing at court later that day.

He will reappear at the same court on August 9.

Investigating officer PC Lee Paton, based at Milton Keynes police station, said: “As a result of this search, and our new operation, Op Deter, we have taken a knife off the streets of Milton Keynes.

“Op Deter will robustly seek swift charge and remand in cases of knife possession and Adio was arrested, charged, and convicted within one day.

“This result highlights that Op Deter is already proving successful in removing knives from our communities and putting offenders before the courts.

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“Within four hours of Adio being arrested, he was charged and remanded to court.

“I hope this outcome serves as a warning to others, that if you are found in possession of a knife, you will be arrested, we will seek to charge you and bring you to justice quickly.”