Boy arrested after machete incident in Coventry city centre

Teenager charged with violent disorder after officers attended West Orchards

A teenager has been charged with violent disorder and possession of a bladed weapon. Officers attended in reports of disorder at West Orchards Shopping Centre at lunchtime on Friday (2 May).

While there, they arrested a 15-year-old boy and confiscated a machete. The teen is set to appear in court on Saturday (3 May).

Police are urging witnesses who say what happened to come forward and help with the ongoing investigation.

Coventry teen named and charged after West Orchards Shopping Centre 'knife disorder'
It follows an incident where machetes were seen

A Coventry teen has been charged after 'disorder' at West Orchards Shopping Centre. West Midlands Police has confirmed that Fabian Kamberaj has been accused of violent disorder and possessing an offensive weapon.

The 19-year-old is due to appear Coventry Magistrates Court today (May 5) to face the charges. His arrest and charge is the latest in the investigation into the alleged disorder on Friday lunchtime (May 2).

Police also arrested two other teens in connection with the incident. The pair, who have not been identified, have been released on police bail while investigations continue.

A 15 year old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared before magistrates on Saturday (May 3). He was charged with violent disorder and possession of a bladed article.

Officers are still appealing for those with information to come forward. "We would still ask any witnesses to the incident which happened at around 12.15pm, to contact us on 101 or via Live Chat on our website quoting Log 2107 of 2 May," a force spokesperson said.